Lead Quantity Surveyor

About us

The British Energy Security Strategy set out the Government’s ambition to connect up to 50GW of offshore generation to the electricity network by 2030. Delivering this ambition requires significant reinforcement of the onshore electricity transmission network and National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is leading the way.

At National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, ensuring supply and demand are balanced every second of every day. From schools and hospitals to sporting arenas, we keep the lights on for millions of people across the UK.

We are recruiting for a Lead Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team supporting the Bramford to Twinstead (BTNO) Project. The BTNO project is an upgrade to the electricity transmission network between Bramford substation in Suffolk and Twinstead Tee in Essex, through the construction of a new overhead line and underground cable. You will be required to travel at least 3 days a week to project sites across Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to make this role work for you.                            

What You'll Do

• You’ll support procurement activities associated with the packages/sub-projects (over £100m) and with support from the Commercial Manager, act as the key commercial representative providing guidance on commercial and contract management considerations and advising on contract options and budget estimates, including risk & contingency allowances.
• You’ll be responsible for the quality assurance of construction contracts, including maintaining accurate contractor data records, providing commercial and contract management support, guidance and coaching to the project delivery team and ensure contractor costs are robustly managed across your package.
• You’ll ensure contract compliance through effective contract management activities including monitoring of spend against agreed budgets, KPIs and other metrics. Helping your project team develop and maintain cost forecasts will be a key responsibility.
• You’ll produce all necessary contract forms such as valuations and payment recommendations and instructions and communications for the assigned project, leading on providing independent reviews and advice on variations and compensation events, supporting any escalation procedures and dispute avoidance and resolution processes.
• You’ll build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including Project Managers, Planners, Accountants, Operational colleagues and other specialists, contractors, and colleagues in procurement, regulation and legal teams, reaching out to senior stakeholders for assistance when it is needed.

About You

This is a senior role where you'll lead the commercial management of a major project comprising multiple sub-projects. We're looking for an experienced Quantity Surveying professional who can demonstrate both technical expertise and strong stakeholder management skills.

You will have:

• Proven experience delivering multiple projects and leading contract and commercial management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement, risk management, tendering, procurement and commercial negotiations.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Law or a related discipline, together with significant relevant experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on large-scale projects.
• A thorough understanding of NEC4 contracts, including Options A, C and E
• Ideally you have experience on infrastructure projects, but this isn’t essential as you might have a contractor or consultant background.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills and the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel as required.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary of £65,000 – £77,000 per annum, depending on capability. This role also comes with an annual £3,000 market supplement which is spread across a 12 month period.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

This role closes on 6th of November at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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