Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveying

About the role

The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.

To help drive efficiency in the green energy transition 

As a Quantity Surveyor you will provide commercial and contractual support to project teams on large scale infrastructure projects. Acting on behalf of our customers, you will help deliver projects in the most commercially effective way. 

Across the country we have a number of Quantity Surveyor positions that require varying levels of experience. Some are suitable for those who want to step up from a junior level position to take responsibility for their own projects. Others are appropriate for more experienced Quantity Surveyors would like to work on high-value, complex schemes.

All roles provide the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of tasks on some of the biggest, most exciting projects in green energy. Whether you want to take a strategic, technical, commercial, procurement or project management route, you will be supported to develop the necessary skills. 

This role will be based in Yorkshire, with the requirement to be based within one hour of Leeds or Selby, Yorkshire, and work from the Crossgates office 2 /3 days per week. 

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. 

About you

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

• Methodical and process driven, you are good at gathering data and information to accurately assess an issue or event. When you do arrive at a contractual decision you can back your own judgement, confident that you have completed all the necessary steps. You are also an effective communicator who’s unafraid to ask for help. 
• You have previous experience as an Associate or Junior Quantity Surveyor and a strong understanding of NEC contracts. 
• Ideally you have experience on infrastructure projects, but this isn’t essential. For example, you might have a contractor or consultant background. 
• You are able to travel to site as required (candidate must live within 1hr of Drax or Leeds), and have the flexibility to work from home, a National Grid office, or site. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What you'll do

• Taking the lead in reviewing entitlements and assessing the time and cost impact of compensation events.
• Leading the payment application process. 
• Ensuring compliance with both of the above, within relevant contractual timescales. 
• Leading the development and management of cost forecasts. 
• With guidance from Lead Quantity Surveyors, taking responsibility for the effective administration of large-scale infrastructure projects. Depending on the size of the scheme, you may be responsible for an entire contract, or work as part of a wider team. 
• Leading in the cost audits of certain projects.
• Providing contractual and commercial advice to Project Managers and assisting the Lead Quantity Surveyor in dispute resolution. 
• Helping your project team develop and maintain cost forecasts. 
• Taking the lead in contract risk reviews, including maintaining and updating risk management software. 
• Assisting in ensuring project compliance with National Grid governance processes.
• Building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including Project Managers, Planners, Senior Quantity Surveyors and contractors.  
• Ensuring good communication between stakeholders. Communicating succinctly and consistently, you will reach out to senior stakeholders for assistance when it is needed.
• Helping support and mentor Associate Quantity Surveyors as required. 
• Providing support during procurement events, such as tenders for contractors to be awarded the contract for a project or portfolio of works.
• Leading on the commercial assessment of tenders. Working as part of the commercial team on major portfolios of work.  
• Advising on the most suitable procurement route. Leading negotiations on contract deviations, depending on the nature of the contract. 
• Working with the procurement team to ensure that internal and procurement processes are adhered to.

What you'll get

A competitive salary up to £65,000 – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
 

About us

The British Energy Security Strategy set out the Government's ambition to connect up to 50GW of offshore generation to the electricity network by 2030. Facilitating this ambition will require significant reinforcements to the onshore electricity transmission network. National Grid Strategic Infrastructure will make this happen.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. 

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future. 

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on 22nd at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

 
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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