Quantity Surveyor – Hybrid High-Voltage Substations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car - Hybrid or full electric

26 days annual leave + 8 statutory

Pension with employer contributions

Job summary

National Grid is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to join our UK team on vital electricity transmission projects. The role supports commercial control, NEC contract administration, and value management across a portfolio of high-value substation initiatives in a hybrid work model.

The successful candidate will bring NEC contract experience, strong stakeholder communication, and the ability to self-manage multiple projects with travel as needed across the country.

Qualifications

• HNC/L4 qualification in Construction, Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Experience working with main contractors and a strong understanding of contract administration.
• Willing to travel with a full 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

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Self-sufficient workload management

Education

HNC/L4 qualification in Construction, Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Job description

National Grid is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to join our UK team on vital electricity transmission projects. The role supports commercial control, NEC contract administration, and value management across a portfolio of high-value substation initiatives in a hybrid work model.

The successful candidate will bring NEC contract experience, strong stakeholder communication, and the ability to self-manage multiple projects with travel as needed across the country.