Junior Quantity Surveyor

National Gas Transmission PLC; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Annual performance bonus

Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing & development opportunities

Job summary

National Gas Transmission plc in the West region seeks a Junior Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management of infrastructure projects, monitor costs, and assist with risk and supplier performance.

You’ll work with project managers and commercial teams, focusing on contract administration, payment processes, and tender evaluations within a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification; working towards degree welcomed.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts including Options A, C, and E.
• Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of supply chain management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; driving licence required.
• Utilities sector experience and AssocRICS membership are advantages.
• Experience supporting contract management activities and cost control.
• Understanding of project management, scheduling, and cost control principles.
• Experience supporting tender evaluations and commercial reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial and contractual management of infrastructure projects.
• Assist with cost control, risk management, and supplier performance across portfolios.
• Monitor expenditure, validate payments, and prepare payment certificates.
• Contribute to project documentation and commercial reports.

Skills

NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)

Contract management

Tender evaluations

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Supply chain management

Project scheduling & cost control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or currently working towards

AssocRICS membership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office/on site

Travel: Regular travel within the region, including the Bristol hub

Location requirement: Based within the West region and within reasonable travelling distance of operational sites

About us

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

About the role

As a Junior Quantity Surveyor, you'll help ensure infrastructure and operational projects deliver value, remain commercially robust, and achieve the outcomes our region depends on. Working closely with project managers and commercial colleagues, you'll support contract management, cost control, risk management, and supplier performance across a diverse portfolio of work.

Why this role matters

The West region plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing critical gas transmission infrastructure, supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assets across the network. Delivering projects successfully across the region requires strong commercial management, effective contract administration, and robust financial oversight.

In this role, you'll help ensure investment is managed responsibly and projects deliver lasting value. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of project and commercial activities, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to outcomes that support operational performance, continuous improvement, and the region's long‑term success. If you're looking to develop your career in an environment where your work has a visible impact, you'll find plenty of opportunity here.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the commercial and contractual management of infrastructure projects
• Managing commercial activities on allocated contracts while contributing across a wider portfolio
• Monitoring project expenditure, validating payment applications, and preparing payment certificates
• Supporting risk management activities and maintaining project risk registers alongside project managers
• Producing commercial reports, meeting records, and supporting project documentation
• Assisting with tender evaluations, supplier engagement, and contract negotiations
• Supporting dispute resolution activities through the collation and review of commercial information

What you’ll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys combining commercial thinking with project delivery and is looking to develop a long‑term career in infrastructure and construction.

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Quantity Surveying, or currently working towards a Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including Options A, C, and E
• Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of supply chain management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Full UK driving licence
• Utilities sector experience
• Associate membership of RICS (AssocRICS)
• Experience supporting contract management activities
• Understanding of project management, scheduling, and cost control principles
• Experience supporting tender evaluations and commercial reviews

What we offer

• Market‑leading double‑match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
• Annual performance bonus up to 6%
• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
• 10x salary life assurance and income protection
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
• Family‑friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

Inclusive recruitment

We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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