Quantity Surveyor (Bacton, Norfolk)

Quantity Surveyor

£53,500 to £62,500 plus:

• Up to 6% annual bonus

Bacton, Norfolk

This role involves working 2-3 days a week from our Bacton site and 1 day a week from our Peterborough office, with the flexibility to work from home on the other days.

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

Step into a role where your expertise genuinely shapes the success of major construction projects. As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be the commercial heartbeat of our work - ensuring every project is delivered with precision, value, and confidence. From cost planning and contract negotiations to financial oversight and risk management, you’ll play a key part in driving outcomes that meet the highest industry standards.

Based at our Bacton site in Norfolk, you’ll join a close‑knit team where your contribution is visible, valued, and impactful. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants autonomy, variety, and the chance to work on high‑profile, essential infrastructure projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing trusted commercial support to Project Managers and maintaining strong contractual relationships
• Overseeing a portfolio of contracts, ensuring smooth and effective administration throughout
• Managing project finances - from spend-to-date tracking to accurate forecasting aligned with contract terms and governance
• Supporting risk management activities and maintaining the Risk Register alongside the Project Manager
• Contributing to tender evaluations and negotiations, providing expert commercial advice at every stage
• Leading on dispute resolution by offering professional, solutions-focused guidance
• Ensuring contracts are administered professionally while keeping stakeholders informed of all commercial matters
• Working closely with project teams to identify efficiencies and improve commercial performance
• Maintaining detailed financial and project records
• Mentoring and supporting Junior Quantity Surveyors and wider team members, helping to develop future capability

About you

You’ll be proactive, detail‑driven, and experienced in navigating complex commercial landscapes. You’ll bring clarity, leadership, and sound judgment to every challenge. With a natural appetite for variety and responsibility, you’ll thrive in an environment where no two days are the same - and where your expertise is genuinely valued and relied upon.

Key requirements & experience

Essential

• Experience in a construction‑based Quantity Surveyor role
• Proven experience on major construction or utilities projects
• Strong working understanding of NEC two‑stage ECI and NEC3/NEC4 (Options A, C & E)
• Demonstrated leadership and advanced contract/project management capability
• Full UK car driving licence

Desirable

• BSc (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Experience line managing or mentoring Quantity Surveyors
• CICES or RICS chartered status

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)

Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)

Flexible benefit scheme, inc. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more

Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury

Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7

Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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