Quantity Surveyor

Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

An exciting opportunity is available for a high-quality commercial professional to join a recently formed commercial team, working throughout the North East, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.

We are the people who manage the electricity network that powers everyday life for more than 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses within the North East, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. As part of Berkshire Hathaway Energy our vision is:‘

To be the best energy company in serving our customers while delivering sustainable energy solutions.’

The role is based within the North East/North Yorkshire and requires the ability to travel throughout the regions that we operate in. Our agile policy allows for flexible working, where we promote office attendance coupled with home working, if desired.

The Commercial lead is a Fellow of the RICS and actively encourages those that desire to join the RICS via the various routes available. APC training plans will be put in place for those interested in gaining membership via this route.

Along with a competitive salary of between £40,000 – £55,000 we also offer great benefits such as;

• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Annual bonus of up to 10%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Personal transport provision
• Agile working

We’re excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the energy industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake projects audits and measures to ensure complaint Contract administration
• Provide commercial input including financial and Contractual performance analysis to the management team
• Highlight potential risks and opportunities to the Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Assess Contractor applications and seek authorisation from Project or Programme Managers
• Final account compilation / submissions / Contractor reviews
• Assisting Project / Programme Manager with Works Order pricing
• Identification of variations and processing in line with Contract requirements
• Contribute to routine / monthly performance meetings between Contractors and the business units
• Review and delivery of Commercial briefings and training.
• Assessment of disputes and collation of related particulars for senior peer review
• Undertake forecast modelling exercises to determine contract affordability

Key Competencies

• Contractual knowledge and ability to interpret key contract terms
• Excellent communication, report writing, presentation and IT skills
• Possess an appropriate qualification and have sound commercial and business knowledge
• Understanding of the utility industry
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Punctual, organised and efficient, with good problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications and Attributes

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• HNC or above in Quantity Surveying
• Relevant experience in the construction industry
• Experience administering a range of contracts
• Experience with scheme finance and commercial management
• Full, current UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• Experience in the utility construction industry with a complete understanding of electricity distribution infrastructures
• Experience of commercially managing large framework contracts.

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Posted: 19/05/2025

Closing date for applications: ongoing

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.