Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Northern Powergrid

The Role

Overview

Assist commercial team with quantity surveying for energy network projects

Key Responsibilities

  • performance reporting
  • account compilation
  • tender assessment
  • variation processing
  • works pricing
  • pre‑start meetings

Tasks

-Assist the wider Commercial team in providing support to the Operations business with Contractor performance management against established standards and business requirements -Assist the wider Commercial team with final account compilation, submissions and Contractor reviews -Assisting Project and Programme Managers with assessment of tender returns -Development of Contractor performance management reports for feeding into the Executive review process -Identification of variations and processing in line with Contract requirements terms -Assist with delivery of Commercial briefings and compilation of Commercial newsletters -Contribute to routine / monthly performance meetings between Contractors and the business units -Assist the wider Commercial team in the management of disputes in line with level of responsibility -Assisting Project and Programme Managers with Works Order pricing -Attend pre-start meetings with Contractors or Customers where required

Requirements

  • hnc surveying
  • apc chartership
  • microsoft excel
  • commercial management
  • utility construction
  • driving licence

What You Bring

-HNC or above in Quantity Surveying -Ability to work as part of a team -Relevant experience in the construction industry -Registered via the APC for chartership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors -Experience with scheme finance and commercial management -Experience of commercially managing large framework contracts. -Punctual, organised and efficient, with good problem solving capabilities -Proficient in Microsoft Excel. -Full, current UK driving licence. -Frequent travel between NPg offices, depots and construction sites. -Experience in the utility construction industry -Excellent communication, report writing, presentation and IT skills -Possess an appropriate qualification and have sound commercial and business knowledge

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary of between £30,000 to £40,000 we also offer great benefits such as; -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 -Enrolment into our pension scheme

The Company

About Northern Powergrid

-As a vital utility provider, it operates one of the largest electricity distribution networks in the UK. -Northern Powergrid specializes in the operation, maintenance, and development of electrical infrastructure. -The company also focuses on grid modernization and integrating smart technologies to improve service reliability. -They have led several key projects aimed at reducing energy loss and enhancing sustainability in their grid. -Northern Powergrid's work spans across urban and rural areas, supporting both residential and commercial clients. -The company is continually working to innovate and modernize their services to meet future energy demands.

Sector Specialisms

Electricity Distribution

New Connections

High Voltage Cable

Low Voltage Cable

Extra High Voltage Cable

Priority Services Support

Network Asset Management

Substation Services

Overhead Line Services

Underground Cable Services