Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Job ID: 34187

Location: Stone, Stafford

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (based on skills, training and competencies)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week with flexibility to work around core hours of 10am-4pm.

Contract/Permanent: Permanent

Site Based/Office/Remote: Office based in Stone, Stafford and will involve some travel to the Ellesmere Port office and travel to client sites throughout the UK from time-to-time

Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

Are you a dynamic and innovative Quantity Surveyor eager to make a meaningful impact on the journey to net zero emissions in the gas industry? Join us in a transformative role that merges your technical expertise with unmatched development opportunities and a clear pathway for advancing your career.

The successful candidate will carry out maintenance and repair of all plant and equipment relating to both electrical generation and fuel handling activities.

Who are we?

We have innovated within the gas industry since our inception in 1984, we have paved the way, developing technologies and solutions used throughout the UK gas industry still utilised in today's

national infrastructure. Our next chapter and new challenge is to aid in the gas industries transition to net zero and we are looking for passionate capable people to join our team.

What is the role?

As a Quantity Surveyor working in the natural gas, renewables and petrochemical industry, you will play a pivotal role in commercial management, cost control, contract negotiation, and financial forecasting, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. As part of a dynamic team, you will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Sales and Finance, while also engaging directly with clients and subcontractors. In addition, you will also be responsible for compiling enterprise level revenue and labour resource forecast data for inclusion in monthly board reports - helping to shape tactical and strategic decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Variation & Contract Management:

• Support Project Managers and Engineers in pricing contract variations following client processes and applicable contract rates.
• Negotiate and review customer contracts/terms to minimise risk and identify commercial opportunities.
• Negotiate, implement and commercially manage contracts for subcontract packages.

Financial & Cost Control:

• Prepare and present monthly project cost reports, cash flow analysis, and resource forecasts.
• Assist in unlocking aged debt and responding to financial audit queries.
• Work with Procurement to secure favourable subcontractor and supplier terms.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Arrange and attend commercial meetings with clients to review variation quotes and payment queries.
• Support the Sales Department by reviewing pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and invitations to tender (ITTs).

Compliance & Process Improvement:

• Establish and maintain contract-specific KPIs to meet internal and customer requirements.
• Participate in the non-conformance process, driving improvements to reduce cost impacts.
• Ensure equipment warranties are properly communicated to clients and internal teams.

Cross-Functional Support:

• Assist in risk assessments, design reviews, and procurement tasks where required.
• Support project delivery beyond core responsibilities, contributing expertise to engineering and construction-related tasks.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Strong numerical, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to clients and internal teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Project, and Word).

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in working with, implementing and administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Familiarity with National Gas/National Grid or other UK regulated utility commercial processes.
• Understanding of CDM Principal Contractor responsibilities in engineering or construction.
• Experience with the design and build of Electrical, Control, Mechanical, or Instrumentation packages in hazardous areas.

Development Opportunities and Career Progression

We are deeply invested in fostering your professional growth. As a Quantity Surveyor you'll gain access to:

• Tailored developmental plans to elevate your technical competencies and deepen your grasp of industry dynamics.
• Cross-disciplinary training to broaden your perspective across various facets of the gas industry.
• Full support for pursuing pertinent certification and support to pursue further education on sustainability technologies.

Benefits

Pay

The salary banding for this role is £45,000 to £60,000 and is based on an applicant's Skills, Training and Competence.

Attractive benefits package including

• 25 annual leave per year plus bank and public holidays
• A day off on your birthday
• Option to buy 3 additional days annual leave via salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay after 2 years' service
• Death in Service
• Income protection scheme
• Salary sacrifice pension including enhanced employer contribution
• Access to vocational rehabilitation
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye test and money off glasses
• Long service vouchers and additional holidays
• Wedding vouchers
• Regular funded Group-wide employee engagement events
• Option to join Sports & Social club for £4 a month which allows you to attend events at reduced cost or for free.

Why Choose Us

• Competitive remuneration package bolstered by comprehensive benefits.
• Collaborative and vibrant workspace that thrives on ingenuity and creative problem-solving.
• Chance to contribute directly to groundbreaking endeavours that are redefining the trajectory of the gas sector.
• Transparent pathways for advancing your career within a forward-marching organisation.
• Strong emphasis on work-life equilibrium and the holistic well-being of every team member.

The people make the place!

We believe in ensuring all our staff enjoy coming to work. Enabling and fostering a work environment where individuals find joy and fulfillment in their roles is a paramount priority.