Quantity Surveyor

National Gas; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension (up to 12%)

Annual performance bonus up to 6%

Company car (subject to mileage)

Salary sacrifice car scheme

26 days holiday

Life assurance 10x

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing and development

Job summary

National Gas, the UK's national gas network, is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of infrastructure projects. You’ll work with Project Managers to ensure safety, efficiency and strong financial control from early planning through to handover.

You’ll influence decisions, manage NEC contracts on site, forecast costs, handle variations, and mentor junior QS colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a QS in construction or infra projects.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts ( NEC 3/4 options A, C and E ).
• Experience managing costs, forecasts and commercial records.
• Confidence handling variations and tender activity.
• Understanding risk management and commercial controls.
• Clear communication and detailed reporting.
• Collaborative team player with leadership to mentor others.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers to support the commercial and contractual side.
• Manage NEC contracts and apply them on site clearly and practically.
• Keep costs under control via forecasting, tracking and judgement.
• Support tender reviews, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Manage variations and compensation events as projects evolve.
• Resolve commercial issues or disputes when they arise.
• Support risk management and record emerging risks.
• Produce clear reports to aid decision making.
• Spot opportunities to improve processes and add value.
• Keep commercial and financial records accurate and up to date.
• Support and mentor other QS's and Junior QS's in the team.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost forecasting

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Reporting & analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

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: West region (Hub: Bristol)

Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days a week 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 Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of infrastructure projects, helping to ensure they are delivered safely, efficiently, and with strong financial control. Working closely with Project Managers and delivery teams, you'll influence key decisions from early planning through to final handover while supporting the successful delivery of critical national infrastructure.

Why this role matters

Delivering and maintaining energy infrastructure requires more than technical expertise. Strong commercial management is essential to ensuring projects deliver value, risks are effectively managed, and investment is used wisely. This role provides the commercial insight and challenge that helps projects stay on track and achieve successful outcomes.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll play an important part in shaping infrastructure projects that support the safe and reliable operation of the UK's energy network. Your work will influence decision-making, protect project value, and help ensure critical infrastructure is delivered efficiently for the customers and communities that depend on it every day.

What you’ll be doing

• Working alongside Project Managers to support the commercial and contractual side of their projects
• Managing NEC contracts and helping teams apply them clearly and practically on site
• Keeping costs under control through forecasting, cost tracking, and good commercial judgement
• Supporting tender reviews, contractor negotiations, and contract awards
• Managing variations and compensation events as projects evolve
• Stepping in to help resolve commercial issues or disputes when they come up
• Supporting risk management and making sure emerging risks are understood and recorded
• Producing clear, straightforward reports that help people make good decisions
• Spotting opportunities to improve how things are done and add value
• Keeping commercial and financial records accurate and up to date
• Supporting and mentoring other QS's and Junior QS's in the team

What you’ll bring

You'll be an experienced Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being close to delivery and part of a hands‑on project team. You're comfortable with contracts, confident working with contractors, and practical in how you tackle issues. Organised, approachable and collaborative, you're also happy sharing your experience and supporting others to grow.

Essential

• Experience working as a QS within a construction or infrastructure environment
• A good working knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally NEC 3 & 4 (Options A, C and E)
• Experience managing costs, forecasts and commercial records across project delivery
• Confidence handling variations, compensation events and tender activity
• An understanding of risk management and commercial controls
• Clear communication skills and the ability to produce accurate, well-structured reports
• A collaborative team player, with the ability to provide commercial leadership and positively influence stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience within utilities or large, regulated infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of NEC Two Stage ECI
• RICS or CICES chartered (or working towards)
• A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Experience mentoring or supporting other QS professionals

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.