Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - £40,000 –£55,000 + great benefits – Northallerton, North Yorkshire / Hybrid-working

The Role

Do you have strong commercial experience and a background in quantity surveying within construction or utilities? Are you looking for a new role with scope to grow, supported by experienced professionals?

At Northern Powergrid, we keep the lights on for 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses. Now, we’re looking for 2 Quantity Surveyors to help deliver essential infrastructure in the North East, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.

This is a key role in our newly formed Commercial team. You’ll work closely with project managers and contractors, ensuring our schemes are commercially sound and effectively managed.

You’ll need to travel within our operating area.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliant contract administration and undertake audits
• Support project teams with commercial insights and cost analysis
• Highlight risks and opportunities to senior colleagues
• Assess contractor applications and final accounts
• Price works orders and manage variations in line with contract terms
• Take part in monthly contractor meetings and commercial reviews
• Support with dispute resolution and forecasting exercises
• Deliver commercial briefings and training sessions

About Northern Powergrid

We are part of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, with a clear vision:
“To be the best energy company in serving our customers while delivering sustainable energy solutions.”

We’re building a strong Commercial team, and our lead is a Fellow of the RICS. Support is available for those working towards membership through APC training plans.

The Benefits

• Annual bonus of up to 10%
• 25 days holiday that rises with tenure up to 28days plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Personal transport provision
• Flexible/agile working policy

The Person

You’ll need:

• HNC or above in Quantity Surveying
• Experience in the construction industry
• Knowledge of contract administration and commercial management
• Understanding of scheme finance and performance analysis
• Full, valid UK driving licence

It would be great if you also have:

• MRICS status
• Background in utility construction
• Experience managing framework contracts.

If this sounds like the right move for you, apply now and we’ll be in touch to take things forward.