Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – National Role with site in Wormington area – £51,000 - £63,000

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.  

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

About the Role:

Are you a detail-oriented expert in numbers, ready to take your career to the next level? If you’re looking for a role that offers variety, ownership, and the chance to make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll provide contractual expertise for construction projects across the UK’s National Transmission System. From control system upgrades and asset decommissioning to new builds and the transition to hydrogen, your work will be pivotal to ensuring the flow of gas and the future of clean energy.

You’ll work for a supportive manager who values your development and work-life balance, giving you the flexibility to shape your working day around your personal life. All this, while giving you opportunities to grow in a dynamic and evolving energy sector.

COST CONTROL AND REPORTING 

• Support and co-ordinate the preparation of, and provide assurance on budget estimates including risk & contingency allowance at all stages of the project lifecycle
• Lead/support the commercial processes (incl. detailed cost reports) and internal governance requirements, ensuring they are adhered to at all stages of the project lifecycle
• Review entitlement and assessing the time and cost impact of compensation events
• Lead on the payment application process

PROCUREMENT AND TENDERING

• Act as the Contracts and Commercial Team representative on tender and procurement events
• With a Value for Money mindset, lead tender return evaluations, support tender negotiations, and Contract Award

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Lead contract administration, ensuring all notices are issued and replied to within the contract timeframes, ensuring contractual risks are tracked and escalated where required
• Provide analysis of compensation events, and support the process of escalation and dispute avoidance / resolution where required 
• Attending project related meetings to support the Project Team in commercial and contractual matters
• Ensure due diligence is consistent, with assurance & audit of all Contractor costs for your assigned projects

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Working with both internal & external stakeholders to support National Gas on regulator requirements
• Leading commercial lessons learned and stakeholder interfaces on projects

MENTORING 

• Support the assignment of tasks to Assistant QS’s within the team, also developing the individuals’ contracts and commercial skills

What We’re Looking For:

What we do isn’t just important – it’s critical. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has most of the below:

• Experience of providing cost assurance of projects carried out under NEC3 or NEC4 Contracts (preferably options A, C & E)
• Experience in contract management in a Construction environment
• Expertise in risk management, cash flow forecasting, and supply chain management
• Strong commercial acumen and reporting system knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of contract management, payment applications, early warning notices and compensation events
• Experience with the use of Contract Management Systems (such as FastDraft) 
• Knowledge of earned value management and monitoring cost performance
• Oversee procurement activities, including tender evaluations and negotiations
• Experience across both pre- and post-contract stages
• Knowledge of the gas transmission system desirable, but not essential
• A full UK driving license
• Flexibility to support projects across other regions when required

What we can offer you:

• Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
• Company car (If you exceed 10,000 business miles)
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
• Generous pension scheme with a double-match contribution – if you contribute 6%, we’ll contribute 12%, helping you build a strong financial future
• Death in service at 10x your basic salary
• Financial support, which covers the cost of your professional membership subscription
• An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance
• Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
• Professional development and career progression
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day, to you and your loved ones
• Hybrid working, home start with travel to sites and offices as required

About us:

National Gas is leading a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future for everyone.  Our skilled colleagues bring gas to 23m homes, and over 500,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep Great Britain's lights on.  We fuel growth and innovation, whilst transitioning our network to hydrogen, to play our part in the journey to net zero. 

At National Gas, we are 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.  
Apply now to shape the future of energy with us!

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