Commercial Lead, Capital Programme – London

UK Power Networks; United States; Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Cover

Pension Plan

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

UK Power Networks in London is seeking a seasoned Commercial Lead to support the Capital Programme. You will manage NEC contract administration, payments, and dashboard reporting via Unifier, supervising junior staff and coordinating with project teams.

The role requires extensive quantity surveying expertise, strong negotiation and communication skills, and professional membership (RICS/CIOB an advantage). A blended office/remote arrangement is available post‑probation.

Qualifications

• Significant quantity surveying experience on long-term contracts.
• Degree qualified in quantity surveying with extensive experience.
• Non-degree holders may be considered with proven track record.
• Professional qualification/membership of RICS/CIOB or similar advantageous.
• IOS H certificate would be advantageous and safety awareness encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial functions on alliance capital works contracts.
• Provide NEC contract administration support via Unifier.
• Certify contractor payments and compile dashboards.
• Manage junior commercial staff and raise accruals.
• Handle internal/external contract queries and claims.
• Oversee alliance subcontracts and their administration.
• Review ADP/tender submissions and tender documentation.
• Draft documents to increase contractor purchase orders.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered membership (RICS/CIOB)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

UK Power Networks in London is seeking a seasoned Commercial Lead to support the Capital Programme. You will manage NEC contract administration, payments, and dashboard reporting via Unifier, supervising junior staff and coordinating with project teams.

The role requires extensive quantity surveying expertise, strong negotiation and communication skills, and professional membership (RICS/CIOB an advantage). A blended office/remote arrangement is available post‑probation.