Quantity Surveyor

National Grid • Permanent • Remote (GB) • £51.90k / year • 24m ago

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.
The new role has arisen as a result of an internal move and so we are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team working on one of our headline projects, Eastern Greenlink 1 (EGL1)
You’ll join a dedicated and passionate team of around 7 Quantity/ Senior Quantity Surveyors working on this major project spanning eastern Scotland and England, with operational go-live scheduled for 2029.

Our team are geographically dispersed with the line manager is based in the North West with other team members based around the Midlands and North East. As such applications are welcome from people across geographies. We continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.
Leveraging this hybrid working, this team typically get together once per month using several different offices including Edinburgh, Leeds, Warwick and County Durham.

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 has:

Personal and Interpersonal skills:

• Good stakeholder management skills & ability to build strong relationships across multiple teams quickly.
• Strong prioritisation skills and attention to detail.

Technical Skills:

• Experience in leading on your own packages of work and several contracts, as part of a large scale project.
• Experience in providing cost assurance and administration of engineering projects carried out under the FIDIC, NEC and bespoke form of Contract.
• Experience in contract and risk management in a Construction environment.
• Commercial acumen and supply chain management skills.
• Experience in cost analysis, cashflow forecast, programme evaluation and tendering and letter drafting.
• Proficient knowledge of earned value management, monitoring cost performance and baselining.
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel, include developing spreadsheets, cost analysis and programme evaluation.
• Knowledge of the Electricity Transmission System (not essential).
• Ability to write contractual letters and communications.
• Ability to prepare reports and collect information.

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

You’ll have 4 distinct and equally weighted areas of responsibility:

PROCUREMENT AND TENDERING

• Act as the Contracts and Commercial Team representative on tender and procurement events.
• Providing guidance on commercial and contract management considerations and advising on contract options and budget estimates, including risk and contingency allowances.
• With a Value for Money mindset, challenge tender return evaluations, support tender negotiations, and Contract Award.

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Support and provide advice on implementing administrative procedures necessary to run a construction contract, including, but not limited to, contract administration, cost risk analysis, dispute procedures, reporting procedures, etc.
• Carrying out the contractual mechanisms and procedures relevant to your project, such as risk management, KPI, contractual communications, change procedures, valuations, loss and expense and final accounts.
• Attending related meetings and site visits to support the Project Team in commercial and contractual matters.
• Carry out due diligence, assurance & audit of the assigned projects, including ensuring consistent processes are followed, safe storage of data, keeping on top of contractual communication’s time frame, ensuring contractual risks are tracked, and the relevant issues are escalated through the reporting line.
• Ensure consistent quality and accurate output from the tasks.
• Supporting any escalation procedures and dispute avoidance, and resolution processes.

COST CONTROL AND REPORTING

• Prepare, monitor, maintain, report and advise on project cashflows.
• Evaluate and advise on the financial implications and appropriate management actions.
• Lead the preparation and give advice on budget estimates, including risk and contingency allowance, at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Ensure the commercial processes (incl. detailed cost reports) and internal governance requirements (including change requests) are adhered to at all stages of the project lifecycle.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

· Working with both internal & external stakeholders, including providing support on regulatory requirements.
· Build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders and functions, including Project Managers, Planners, Accountants, Operational colleagues, Contractors, Procurement, Regulation, Legal, Specialists and any other stakeholders required by the project as needed.

What You'll Get

A competitive starting salary between £52,000 – £65,000 dependent on capability, plus non performance based annual payment of £3000 and brand-new company car for company and personal use.
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

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure was set up in 2023 with special dispensation from Ofgem to accelerate 17 key projects across the UK in order to deliver infrastructure upgrades within timescales never seen before in the UK. This infrastructure will make Britain prepared for a 100% clean, energy future.

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 June 4th 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. Interviews will be held on or around June 16th.

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.