Commercial Cost Specialist
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Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 7,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials. We do it all while thriving in our unique culture and making a lasting difference to our planet, society, and careers.
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
As part of our growth plans for AMP8, we are currently recruiting for a Commercial Cost Specialist to join our Cost Control Team.
Sounds interesting? Then, read on.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
As a key player in our procurement process, you will be responsible for supporting £4 billion of contractor services to ensure the successful delivery of our capital programme. The Commercial Cost Specialist will play a key role in ensuring target prices in accordance with SOPs. You will provide workload allocation and efficiency calculations while utilising cost systems such as STUCA and Asite. You will also be involved in assisting in generating new Unit Cost Curves and Reviewing and approving efficiency tables.
The Cost Specialist will provide advice on cost-related processes and systems while offering commercial expertise to Quantity Surveyors. You will be expected to support handover and review meetings as well as monitoring and generating necessary reporting.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
With this being a key role involved in £4 billion of contractor services, it is expected that you will have experience of consistently setting Target Prices aligned with commercial models. You will have the ability to analyse data to monitor Unit Costs and Schedule of Rates. You will also be required to liaise with contractors on pricing matters and collaborate with other departments on unit cost tools.
We are looking for someone with strong communication and presentation skills who has the ability to challenge stakeholders for accurate costings. As a Cost Specialist you will have excellent organisation and time management skills, experience in performance monitoring and reporting and a strong drive to deliver results.
The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?
We do more, because we care.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here’s some of our favourites:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 additional days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 depending on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
WHAT’S NEXT
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.
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