Quantity Surveyor - Power

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£55,000–£65,000 a year

Stafford

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

Hybrid

Work setup

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In brief

This permanent Quantity Surveyor role manages the commercial lifecycle of significant energy and power infrastructure projects. The work involves administering NEC contracts, producing cost forecasts, and overseeing subcontract procurement to ensure successful project delivery.

Best for

Quantity Surveyors with civil engineering or infrastructure experience

Non-negotiable

Full UK driving licence

What you need

Required

  • Quantity Surveying qualification

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • NEC contract administration

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Commercial awareness

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Cost management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • CVR production

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Compensation events knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Driving licence

    Strongly implied by the listing

Preferred

No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.

Your day-to-day

  • Manage commercial project performance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Administer NEC contracts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Produce commercial reports

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Oversee subcontract procurement

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Identify commercial risks

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Negotiate final accounts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

Hybrid working
Company car or allowance
25 days annual leave
Pension
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Fuel card
Enhanced parental pay
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Your new company 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 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. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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