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Quantity Surveyor - Power
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You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor based in Stafford delivering some of the UK's most important energy and power projects. Operating across major electricity transmission and network improvement schemes, this organisation plays a key role in strengthening and future-proofing the UK's energy infrastructure. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth across National Grid projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that offers long-term career development while contributing to nationally significant projects.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Stafford office with hybrid and flexible working.
Your new role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of major power infrastructure projects from award through to final account. Working closely with project delivery teams, clients and supply chain partners, you will ensure projects are delivered commercially successfully while identifying opportunities to drive value and manage risk.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing the commercial performance of infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle
- Administering NEC contracts, including Compensation Events, Early Warning Notices and payment applications
- Producing cost reports, forecasts, CVRs and commercial performance updates
- Managing subcontract procurement, valuations, payments and final accounts
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
- Providing contractual and commercial support to project teams
- Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders
- Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
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What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:
- Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or related discipline) or experience equivalent
- Experience administering NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract within the civil engineering or infrastructure sectors
- Strong commercial awareness and strong understanding of cost management principles
- Experience producing CVRs, cost forecasts and commercial reports
- Good knowledge of compensation events and early warning processes
- Full UK driving licence
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £65,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Company car or car allowance
- Minimum 25 days' annual leave (option to buy/sell extra days) plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working (2 days' remote per week) and flexible working hours
- Pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Fuel card
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental pay
- Funded professional memberships
- Gym discounts and wellbeing support
- Volunteering days
- Employee discounts
- Clear pathways for career progression
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an employee-first and industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more
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