At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Commercial team in managing contractors and ensuring compliance with contracts.
- Company: Join SP Electricity North West, a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, EV car scheme, and a market-leading pension.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to inclusion and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on green energy projects while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Quantity Surveying preferred; construction experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and support green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem. We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference. Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.
A Fantastic Opportunity: Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Blackburn / Preston / Kendal
To support the Commercial team in maintaining strong commercial controls by managing the commercial performance of term contractors across allocated programmes, projects and fault‑related works. The role ensures full compliance with contractual obligations, statutory requirements and commercial best practice, safeguarding value for money and supporting effective project delivery. The successful candidate must, at the start of employment, have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying (preferable)
- Construction experience – experience of construction environments and operations
- Valuation and measurement – ability to understand and resolve valuation and measurement issues to final account
- Workload management – able to prioritise workload and manage high volume activity
- Framework management – experience managing low value, high volume frameworks; experience with high value, multi‑disciplined project frameworks advantageous
- Numerical accuracy – high level of numerical accuracy
- Communication outputs – strong written and verbal communication for technical and contractual documentation
- Driving licence – full UK driving licence
What we’re offering:
- 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- Salary sacrifice EV car scheme
- Employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well‑known brands
- Market‑leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.
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