Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity SurveyorLocation: NorthallertonDirectorate: CommercialJob Ref No: R6234Do 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.Along with a competitive salary between £55,000 - £65,000 we also offer great benefits such as; •Enrolment into our pension scheme •Annual bonus of up to 15%•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 ·Provide commercial input including financial forecasts and Contractual performance to the relevant management teams ·Highlight potential risks and opportunities to the Commercial Manager ·Contractor procurement (commercial assessment of returns), ensuring best value for money and lowest risk is achieved ·Final account compilation, submissions and Contractor reviews ·Review of variations and processing in line with Contract requirements ·Management of disputes in line with level of responsibility ·Review of Contractor performance management reports for feeding into the Executive review process ·Contribute to the routine and monthly performance meetings between Contractors and the business units ·Assist Commercial Manager with review, interrogation and collation of information relating to disputes with Customers and Contractors ·Review and delivery of Commercial briefings and review of Commercial newsletters·Management of a team of Quantity Surveyors within a number of regions.·Frequent travel between NPg offices, depots and construction sites.Key Competencies •Contractual knowledge and ability to interpret key contract terms•Ability to lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors•Excellent communication, report writing, presentation and IT skills•Possess an appropriate qualification and have sound commercial and business knowledge•Understanding of the utility industry•Punctual, organised and efficient, with good problem-solving capabilities.Qualifications and AttributesEssential Qualifications and Experience•BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent•Relevant experience in the construction industry•Extensive experience administering a range of contracts•Extensive experience with scheme finance and commercial management•Experience managing a team of Quantity Surveyors•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.Applicants 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.