Quantity Surveyor

National Gas; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 12%

Performance bonus up to 6%

Company car

Salary sacrifice car scheme

26 days holiday

Life assurance & income protection

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing & development

Job summary

National Gas is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of infrastructure projects within the East Region. You will work with Project Managers to influence decisions, manage risk, and deliver safe, reliable gas transmission projects across the network.

Based in Peterborough with hybrid working and regular travel in the East region, you will monitor costs, support tender evaluations, and mentor junior surveyors as part of a driven team delivering strategic

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure projects including utilities or energy.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge (NEC3/NEC4) including Options A, C and E.
• Proven ability to manage costs, forecasts and contractual risk.
• Ability to lead tender evaluations and commercial decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across teams and contractors.
• Experience identifying commercial risks and opportunities and providing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership across infrastructure projects.
• Manage NEC contracts and ensure correct application by project teams.
• Monitor costs, forecasts and commercial performance for informed decisions.
• Support tender evaluations, negotiations and contract awards.
• Manage compensation events, variations and commercial risks as projects evolve.
• Identify efficiencies to improve value throughout the lifecycle.
• Mentor fellow Quantity Surveyors and junior team members.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

NEC contracts knowledge

Commercial leadership

Cost forecasting

Tender negotiations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

£55,500 to £65,500 + up to 6% bonus + company car

• Additional allowance of £3,000 per year, paid monthly

Company car eligibility is subject to business mileage requirements. Full details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Location: Peterborough

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

Travel: Regular travel across the East region

Location requirement: Based within reasonable travelling distance of Peterborough

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 Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of infrastructure projects that help keep Britain's gas transmission network operating safely and reliably. Working closely with Project Managers and delivery teams, you'll influence key decisions, manage commercial risk, and help deliver projects that support critical national infrastructure.

This role sits within our East Region, a strategically important part of the network that includes Bacton Gas Terminal, seven compressor stations, and a wide range of operational and investment activities across the region.

Why this role matters

Delivering and maintaining energy infrastructure requires strong commercial management as well as technical expertise. Every project must balance cost, risk, quality, and delivery to ensure customers receive value while maintaining the resilience of the network.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll help shape project outcomes from planning through to completion. Whether supporting major asset investments, managing contractual risks, or driving efficiencies, your work will directly influence the successful delivery of infrastructure that millions of people rely on every day.

What you'll be doing

• Provide commercial and contractual support across a portfolio of infrastructure projects
• Manage NEC contracts and help project teams apply contractual arrangements effectively
• Monitor costs, forecasts, and commercial performance to support informed decision-making
• Support tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards
• Manage compensation events, variations, and commercial risks as projects evolve
• Work with project teams to identify efficiencies and improve value throughout the project lifecycle
• Support and mentor other Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors within the team

What you'll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys influencing project outcomes, solving commercial challenges, and working closely with project teams to deliver complex infrastructure safely and efficiently.

Essential

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or other major project environments
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally NEC3 and NEC4, including Options A, C, and E
• Experience managing project costs, forecasts, commercial records, and contractual risk
• Ability to support tender evaluations, negotiations, and commercial decision-making
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across project teams and contractors
• Experience identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Ability to provide commercial leadership and positively influence stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience within utilities, energy, or other regulated infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of NEC Two Stage ECI
• Experience supporting or mentoring Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors
• RICS or CICES Chartered status, or working towards chartership
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

What we offer

• Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
• Annual performance bonus up to 6%
• Company car (subject to business mileage)
• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
• 26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
• 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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