Quantity Surveyor 1

National Grid; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Hybrid work model

26 days annual leave

8 statutory days

Pension scheme (company match 12–18%)

Professional membership support

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our team on UK transmission projects. Work can be based from multiple offices including Reading, with a hybrid working model.

You will manage NEC contracts, variations, payments, and procure outcomes balancing fairness and value. You'll hold a minimum HNC/L4 in Construction or QS, have main contractor experience, be ready to travel occasionally, and possess a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• HNC/L4 qualification in Construction, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
• Experience with main contractors and contract administration.
• Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays and a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial control of NEC contracts on high-voltage substation projects up to £6 million.
• Manage NEC contracts and administer project lifecycle activities.
• Resolve variations and assess programme impacts; certify payments and negotiate outcomes.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders to align objectives and progress.
• Carry out site measurements and value works from first principles.
• Oversee variations and payments to contractors to ensure compliant progress.
• Work independently on a portfolio of projects with proactive problem solving.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Self-sufficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

HNC/L4 qualification in Construction, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying

Job description

About Us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark.

About Us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark.

National Grid is hiring for a Quantity Surveyor - This position can be based from our Warwick, Bristol, London, Reading or Manchester offices (however we can be open to other locations accross the country.) Hybrid Working model.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and confident Quantity Surveyor to join our team in delivering some of the UK’s most vital electricity transmission projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of complex projects that have a long-term impact on the infrastructure that powers the UK. Your expertise will be key in managing NEC contracts, resolving variations, assessing programme impacts, certifying payments, and negotiating outcomes that balance fairness and value. This is a role where your judgement is trusted, your knowledge respected, and your work truly matters. In return, you’ll join a stable, forward-thinking employer offering meaningful work, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to shape the infrastructure that powers the UK.

What You'll Do

• Take commercial control of high-voltage substation projects, including switchgear replacements, transformer installations, advanced control systems, and civil works, with project values up to £6 million.
• Manage NEC contracts, ensuring compliance and effective administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolve variations and assess programme impacts, certifying payments and negotiating outcomes that balance fairness and value.
• Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on project objectives and progress.
• Undertake site measurements and value works from first principles, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to procedures.
• Handle variations and payments to contractors, ensuring that processes are followed and that projects are progressing as planned.
• Work independently on a portfolio of projects, demonstrating self-sufficiency and proactive problem-solving skills.

About You

• You hold a minimum HNC/L4 qualification in Construction, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
• You have experience working with main contractors and possess a strong understanding of contract administration.
• You are skilled in stakeholder management, both internal and external, and can navigate complex project environments.
• You are self-sufficient and capable of managing your workload effectively, ensuring that projects keep moving forward without the need for constant oversight.
• Your experienced in dealing with contracts which will provide you with valuable insights into the processes and considerations necessary for managing variations and ensuring compliance.
• You are willing to travel, with occasional overnight stays, and possess a full UK driving licence.

What You'l Get

• A starting salary of up to £65,000 pa + £3,000 pa Market Supplement + Training and Development.
• Company Car – Hybrid or full electric.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role.
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 8th October. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

DE & I Statement

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, offering flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop, and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives, and business need. We are committed to building a workforce that can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.