Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Energy Contracts

ScottishPower; Bonnybridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Bonnybridge is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Team. This role involves assisting with commercial control of contractors, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with health and technical standards. Candidates should possess strong financial management skills and experience in Quantity Surveying. This position offers various benefits, including 36 days annual leave, healthcare options, and career development opportunities within a commitment to sustainability and diversity.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase

Share Schemes

Payroll Giving

Technology Vouchers

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Healthcare benefits

Life Assurance

Financial wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to apply commercial knowledge within Energy Networks.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Strong numeracy skills to solve complex financial problems.
• Write clear reports and communicate complex information.
• Negotiate target prices and manage risk allocations.
• Mitigate commercial risks through effective risk registers.
• Measure performance against KPIs and propose improvements.
• Awareness of statutory obligations and HR procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining commercial control of contractors.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with processes.
• Measure supplier performance and prepare reports.
• Provide benchmarks and budget forecasts for the business.
• Challenge excessive contractor costs based on benchmarks.
• Manage contractual relationships and resolve disputes.
• Develop scopes and prepare budgets for Target Cost works.
• Agree values for works for progress payments.
• Represent Energy Networks in negotiation meetings.
• Contribute to departmental operational plans.

Skills

Commercial knowledge

Relationship building

Effective communication

Numeracy and financial management

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Risk management

Performance measurement

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Valid full driver's license

Experience in Quantity Surveying

Job description

A leading energy company in Bonnybridge is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Team. This role involves assisting with commercial control of contractors, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with health and technical standards. Candidates should possess strong financial management skills and experience in Quantity Surveying. This position offers various benefits, including 36 days annual leave, healthcare options, and career development opportunities within a commitment to sustainability and diversity.