Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Description Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry? An exciting opportunity is available for a number of high-quality commercial personnel to be part of a recently formed Commercial team, working for Northern Powergrid in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.We're the people who manage the electricity network that powers everyday life for more than 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. As part of Berkshire Hathaway Energy our vision is:To be the best energy company in serving our customers while delivering sustainable energy solutions.The Commercial lead is a Fellow of the RICS and actively encourages those that desire to join the RICS via the various routes available. APC training plans will be put in place for those interested in gaining membership via this route.Along with a competitive salary of between 30,000 to 40,000 we also offer great benefits such as; Enrolment into our pension scheme Annual bonus of up to 10%25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with tenure Personal transport provision Double matched pension contribution up to 10% employer contributionWere excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the energy industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and well be in touch. Key ResponsibilitiesHighlight potential risks and opportunities to the wider Commercial teamAssist the wider Commercial team with final account compilation, submissions and Contractor reviewsAssisting Project and Programme Managers with Works Order pricing Assisting Project and Programme Managers with assessment of tender returnsIdentification of variations and processing in line with Contract requirements termsAttend pre-start meetings with Contractors or Customers where requiredAssist the wider Commercial team in the management of disputes in line with level of responsibilityAssist the wider Commercial team in providing support to the Operations business with Contractor performance management against established standards and business requirementsDevelopment of Contractor performance management reports for feeding into the Executive review processAssist with delivery of Commercial briefings and compilation of Commercial newslettersContribute to routine / monthly performance meetings between Contractors and the business unitsFrequent travel between NPg offices, depots and construction sites.Key Competencies Excellent communication, report writing, presentation and IT skills Possess an appropriate qualification and have sound commercial and business knowledge Ability to work as part of a teamPunctual, organised and efficient, with good problem solving capabilitiesUnderstanding of the utility industry Proficient in Microsoft Excel.Qualifications and AttributesEssential Qualifications and ExperienceHNC or above in Quantity SurveyingRelevant experience in the construction industryExperience with scheme finance and commercial managementFull, current UK driving licence.Desirable Qualifications and ExperienceRegistered via the APC for chartership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Experience in the utility construction industry Experience of commercially managing large framework contracts.Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.

Created: 2025-11-13