Quantity Surveyor

National Grid plc; Annesley Woodhouse, Nottingham, Warwick, Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This role involves managing project costs, contracts, and risks while mentoring junior colleagues. You will ensure that all construction projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and extensive experience in large-scale construction projects, preferably within the utilities sector. A company car and competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus of 6%

Company car

26 days holiday

Double-match pension scheme

Flexible benefit scheme

Financial support for illness

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in construction, ideally within utilities or large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC 3 or 4 contracts.
• Leadership abilities with a track record of managing contracts.
• Experience managing and mentoring Junior Quantity Surveyors.
• Main Works Contractor experience.
• Chartered Member of RICS (MRICS).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to manage contractual relationships.
• Oversee multiple contracts ensuring compliance and value.
• Track spend and forecast costs aligned with contract terms.
• Drive the risk management process and maintain the Risk Register.
• Support tender evaluation and negotiation.
• Lead efforts to resolve disputes professionally.
• Support/mentor Junior Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Commercial Support

Contract Management

Financial Management

Risk Management

Tender Evaluation

Dispute Resolution

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc)

Tools

NEC 3 or 4 contracts

Job description

Company: National Gas

Quantity Surveyor

£62,895 + company car

Main offices (hybrid) Nottingham, Warwick or Peterborough

Multi‑year project based at our Hatton site in Lincoln.

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

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for a driven Quantity Surveyor to play a pivotal role in delivering high‑impact construction projects.

If you thrive on challenge, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to make a real difference, this is your opportunity to shine.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be at the heart of our project delivery, ensuring every build is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Your expertise will help us manage costs, contracts, and risks, supporting our mission to deliver exceptional results.

What you’ll be doing

• Commercial Support: Partner with Project Managers to manage and administer all contractual relationships.
• Contract Management: Oversee multiple contracts within a defined portfolio, ensuring compliance and value.
• Financial Management: Track spend, forecast costs, and ensure alignment with contract terms and governance.
• Risk Management: Drive the risk management process and maintain the Risk Register alongside the PM.
• Tender Evaluation: Support tender evaluation and negotiation, providing expert advice throughout.
• Dispute Resolution: Lead efforts to resolve disputes, offering professional guidance and solutions.
• Mentorship: Support and mentor other Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors, sharing your knowledge and experience.

About you

You’re a confident communicator, a natural problem‑solver, and a trusted advisor. You bring a blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership skills, and you’re passionate about delivering quality outcomes.

Key requirements & experience

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (BSc).
• Experience in construction, ideally within utilities or large‑scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC 3 or 4 contracts.
• Leadership abilities with a track record of managing contracts and mentoring others.
• Experience managing and mentoring Junior Quantity Surveyors.
• Main Works Contractor experience.
• Chartered Member of RICS (MRICS).

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance.
• Company car.
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays – option available to buy extra or sell days.
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday.
• Double‑match pension scheme – for every £1 you put in, we’ll add £2 (max company contribution 12%).
• Opt‑in flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice 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 – maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave.
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7.
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions.

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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