Junior Quantity Surveyor (Birmingham)

Junior Quantity Surveyor

£42,813 to £47,850 plus up to 6% bonus

Birmingham

Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days remote. This role will also involve some travel to other National Gas Services sites across the UK a couple of times a month.

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

We’re looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyor (JQS) to join our Commercial Management team on a 12-month fixed term contract. As a JQS, you’ll support the Quantity Surveyor (QS) in delivering capital and operational projects across National Gas Services. This role provides hands-on exposure to commercial project delivery and offers a pathway to independently manage smaller schemes with support.

What you’ll be doing

• Reviewing and validating actual costs, early warning notices, compensation events, and project risks.
• Supporting cost assurance and estimating activities.
• Assisting with contractor payment applications and substantiation.
• Progressing to manage smaller schemes with QS/MQS support.
• Contributing to tender processes, including evaluations and benchmarking.
• Supporting negotiations on claims and disputes.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.

About you

You'll be commercially minded, detail-orientated, and confident in working with data and contracts. You'll enjoy collaborating across teams and keen to grow your expertise in project and cost management. 

Key requirements & experience

• Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Commercial awareness and supply chain understanding
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Skilled in spreadsheet development, cost analysis, and programme evaluation
• Experience in contract management - desirable
• Understanding of project management, scheduling, and cost control principles - desirable
• Full UK car driving licence

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, incl. 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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