Quantity Surveyor

Quantity SurveyorLocation: North East, Yorkshire and northern LincolnshireDirectorate: CommercialJob Ref No: R6196Do 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 be part of a recently formed Commercial team, working for Northern Powergrid in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.We're the people who manage the electricity network that powers everyday life for more than 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. As part of Berkshire Hathaway Energy our vision is:‘To be the best energy company in serving our customers while delivering sustainable energy solutions.’Various commercial roles are available from Assistant Quantity Surveyors to Senior Quantity Surveyors, and we seek candidates of all backgrounds to apply.Roles are available across the regions that we operate within, and candidates will be placed based on geographical location. Our agile policy allows for flexible working, where we promote office attendance coupled with home working, if desired.The Commercial lead is a Fellow of the RICS and actively encourages those that desire to join the RICS via the various routes available. APC training plans will be put in place for those interested in gaining membership via this route.Along with a competitive salary of between £40,000 - £55,000 we also offer great benefits such as;•Enrolment into our pension scheme•Annual bonus of up to 10%•25 days holiday plus bank holidays•Personal transport provision•Agile working.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·Work with Operations team to produce accurate CVRs in respect of the periodic business review process·Provide commercial input including financial and Contractual performance forecasts to the management team·Highlight potential risks and opportunities to the Senior Quantity Surveyor·Assessing Contractor applications and seek authorisation from Project or Programme Managers·Final account compilation / submissions / Contractor reviews·Assisting Project / Programme Manager with Works Order pricing·Identification of variations and processing in line with Contract requirements terms·Attend pre-start meetings with Contractors or Customer where required·Contribute to routine / monthly performance meetings between Contractors and the business units·Review and delivery of Commercial briefings. Compilation and circulation of Commercial newsletters·Collation of information relating to disputes with Customers and Contractors for senior peer review·Frequent travel between NPg offices, depots and construction sites.Key Competencies•Contractual knowledge and ability to interpret key contract terms•Excellent communication, report writing, presentation and IT skills•Possess an appropriate qualification and have sound commercial and business knowledge•Understanding of the utility industry•Ability to work as part of a team•Punctual, organised and efficient, with good problem-solving capabilities.Qualifications and AttributesEssential Qualifications and Experience•HNC or above in Quantity Surveying•Relevant experience in the construction industry•Experience administering a range of contracts•Experience with scheme finance and commercial management•Full, current UK driving licence.Desirable Qualifications and Experience•Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)•Experience in the utility construction industry with a complete understanding of electricity distribution infrastructures•Experience of commercially managing large framework contracts.Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.​Posted: 07/03/2024Closing date for applications: ​ ongoingApplicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.