Quantity Surveyor – High-Voltage Grid Projects (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car - Hybrid or electric

26 days annual leave + 8 statutory

Pension scheme with employer match

Private medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid plc seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join our team across multiple offices in the UK, with a hybrid working model and flexibility on location including Reading. You will manage NEC contracts, control commercial aspects of HV substation projects up to £6m, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.

You will have a qualified background in construction/quantity surveying, strong contract administration skills, and the ability to travel as needed across

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Self-management

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Education

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

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

National Grid plc seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join our team across multiple offices in the UK, with a hybrid working model and flexibility on location including Reading. You will manage NEC contracts, control commercial aspects of HV substation projects up to £6m, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.

You will have a qualified background in construction/quantity surveying, strong contract administration skills, and the ability to travel as needed across