Site-Based Quantity Surveyor – Power/Substation (NEC4)

Carrington West; Oxford; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a National Grid 400kV substation project in Cowley, Oxford. You will manage NEC4 change, control costs, and support broader commercial activities with the Transmission & Renewables team.

The role requires NEC4 knowledge, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and experience with substation or National Grid projects. Site-based, Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• NEC4 change management experience.
• Strong negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Clear, proactive communication with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage change under NEC4 under guidance of Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Price compensation events and analyse programmes to quantify change.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers: quotes, contracts, monthly checks and final accounts.
• Support commercial systems on site and maintain relationships with the project team.
• Monitor risks and keep documentation up to date.
• Produce monthly financial reports and forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to recover costs and improve margins.
• Support wider commercial duties as directed by the Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Skills

NEC4 knowledge

Change management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Carrington West seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a National Grid 400kV substation project in Cowley, Oxford. You will manage NEC4 change, control costs, and support broader commercial activities with the Transmission & Renewables team.

The role requires NEC4 knowledge, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and experience with substation or National Grid projects. Site-based, Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30, inside IR35.