Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Northern Powergrid

The Role

Overview

Assist commercial team with contracts, pricing, risk, and performance in energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • dispute management
  • performance reports
  • tender assessment
  • works pricing
  • variation processing
  • account compilation

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • microsoft excel
  • rics chartership
  • quantity surveying
  • construction experience
  • utility construction
  • driving licence

What You Bring

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

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary of between £30,000 to £40,000 we also offer great benefits such as; -Enrolment into our pension scheme -25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with tenure -Personal transport provision -Double matched pension contribution up to 10% employer contribution -Annual bonus of up to 10%

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