Quantity Surveyor (Bacton, Norfolk)

Quantity Surveyor

Up to £67,000, plus:

• Up to 6% annual bonus
• An additional role‑specific allowance of £3,000, paid in monthly instalments

Bacton, Norfolk

This is a hybrid role, typically working four days per week on site at Bacton and one day from the Peterborough office, with flexibility for home working where appropriate.

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.

The East Region maintains seven compressor stations across Hatton, Peterborough, Cambridge, Huntingdon, King’s Lynn, Diss and Chelmsford, is home to the Bacton North Sea Gas terminal, and is supported by a Peterborough based regional office hosting key corporate and technical teams, all with a strong focus on empowering people and making it a great place to work.

About the role

From early planning through to final handover, this is a role where you’ll be right in the mix. We’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor with strong cost management leadership skills and excellent presentation ability, who enjoys variety, collaboration, and seeing their work make a real difference on site.

Based at Bacton Gas Terminal, you’ll be working at one of the UK’s most important energy hubs - right at the heart of nationally significant infrastructure projects.

What you'll be doing

• Working alongside Project Managers to support the commercial and contractual side of their projects
• Managing NEC contracts and helping teams apply them clearly and practically on site
• Keeping costs under control through forecasting, cost tracking and good commercial judgement
• Supporting tender reviews, contractor negotiations and contract awards
• Managing variations and compensation events as projects evolve
• Stepping in to help resolve commercial issues or disputes when they come up
• Supporting risk management and making sure emerging risks are understood and recorded
• Producing clear, straightforward reports that help people make good decisions
• Spotting opportunities to improve how things are done and add value
• Keeping commercial and financial records accurate and up to date
• Supporting and mentoring other QS's and Junior QS's in the team

About you

You’ll be an experienced Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being close to delivery and part of a hands‑on project team. You’re comfortable with contracts, confident working with contractors, and practical in how you tackle issues. Organised, approachable and collaborative, you’re also happy sharing your experience and supporting others to grow.

Key requirements & experience

Essential

• Experience working as a QS within a construction or infrastructure environment
• A good working knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally NEC 3 & 4 (Options A, C and E)
• Experience managing costs, forecasts and commercial records across project delivery
• Confidence handling variations, compensation events and tender activity
• An understanding of risk management and commercial controls
• Clear communication skills and the ability to produce accurate, well‑structured reports
• A collaborative team player, with the ability to provide commercial leadership and positively influence stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience within utilities or large, regulated infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of NEC Two Stage ECI
• RICS or CICES chartered (or working towards)
• A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Experience mentoring or supporting other QS professionals

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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