Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Northern Powergrid Limited; Castleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking an Associate to join its Commercial team. This full-time position involves managing risks and supporting financial aspects of projects. The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Quantity Surveying and relevant construction experience. A competitive salary of £30,000 to £40,000 plus benefits including bonus and holiday allowance are offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus of up to 10%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Personal transport provision

Double-matched pension contribution up to 10%

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with scheme finance and commercial management.
• Full, current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the wider Commercial team with account compilation and submissions.
• Highlight risks and opportunities to the Commercial team.
• Support contractor performance management.

Skills

Commercial management

Communication skills

Report writing

Problem-solving

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

HNC or above in Quantity Surveying

Job description

To learn more about the pay range, your actual salary will be determined by your skills and experience – speak with your recruiter for details.

Base pay range

Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?

An exciting opportunity is available for a number of high‑quality commercial personnel to join a newly formed Commercial team at Northern Powergrid in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.

We manage the electricity network that powers everyday life for more than 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the region. As part of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, our vision is:

‘To be the best energy company in serving our customers while delivering sustainable energy solutions.’

The Commercial lead is a Fellow of RICS and actively encourages those who wish to join RICS via its various routes. APC training plans will be put in place for those interested in gaining membership via this route.

Along with a competitive salary of £30,000 to £40,000 we also offer great benefits:

• Annual bonus of up to 10%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure
• Personal transport provision
• Double‑matched pension contribution up to 10% employer contribution

We’re excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the energy industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Key Responsibilities

• Highlight potential risks and opportunities to the wider Commercial team
• Assist the wider Commercial team with final account compilation, submissions and contractor reviews
• Assist Project and Programme Managers with works order pricing
• Assist Project and Programme Managers with assessment of tender returns
• Identify variations and process them in line with contract requirements and terms
• Attend pre‑start meetings with contractors or customers where required
• Assist the wider Commercial team in the management of disputes in line with level of responsibility
• Support the Operations business with contractor performance management against established standards and business requirements
• Develop contractor performance management reports for the executive review process
• Assist with delivery of commercial briefings and compilation of commercial newsletters
• Contribute to routine/monthly performance meetings between contractors and business units
• Frequent travel between NPg offices, depots and construction sites
• Excellent communication, report writing, presentation and IT skills
• Possess an appropriate qualification and have sound commercial and business knowledge
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Punctual, organised and efficient, with good problem‑solving capabilities
• Understanding of the utility industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Qualifications and Attributes

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• HNC or above in Quantity Surveying
• Relevant experience in the construction industry
• Experience with scheme finance and commercial management
• Full, current UK driving licence

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Registered via the APC for chartership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Experience in the utility construction industry
• Experience of commercially managing large framework contracts

Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Utilities