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National Grid Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveying in United Kingdom
About the role
The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain
To help drive efficiency in the green energy transition
As an Associate Quantity Surveyor you will provide commercial and contractual support to project teams on large scale infrastructure projects. Acting on behalf of our customers, you will help deliver our projects in the most commercially effective way.
You will undertake a variety of tasks on some of the biggest, most exciting projects in green energy. Whether you want to take a strategic, technical, commercial, procurement or project management route, this role will help you develop the skills you need.
National Grid continues to offer hybrid working from office and home and are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.
About you
What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. For these roles we’re looking for people who are/have:
Methodical and process driven, you are good at gathering data and information to accurately assess an issue or event. You are comfortable using Microsoft applications and have a good working knowledge and experience of Excel, Power Point and Word.
You are comfortable reading and understanding contracts and when you do arrive at a contractual decision you can back your own judgement, confident that you have completed all the necessary steps.
You’re an effective communicator who’s unafraid to ask for help. You know that you’re not yet an expert and, when appropriate, are happy to check with more senior members of your team before acting.
You have the flexibility to occassionally travel to remote UK locations with a UK driving license.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.
What you'll do
Assisting in reviewing supplier entitlement and assessing the time and cost impact of compensation events using the contract management system
Supporting the payment application and assessment process using the contract management system
Upholding compliance with relevant contractual timescales
Assisting in the development, management and reporting of outturn costs and annual/monthly expenditure forecasts.
With the support of senior colleagues, take sole responsibility for administration of contracts commensurate with experience. For example, a lower value contract which forms part of a larger contract feeding into a single programme of works.
Assisting in the cost audit of certain projects, provide information for any external audit.
Participating in contract risk reviews, including maintaining and updating risk management software.
Assisting in ensuring project compliance with National Grid governance processes and Best Practice Guidance.
Building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including Project Managers, Planners, Senior Quantity Surveyors and contractors.
Helping facilitate good communication between stakeholders. Communicating succinctly and consistently and reaching out to senior stakeholders for assistance when it is needed.
Proactively observing, asking for support for any potential issue, asking for help before the issue escalates.
Supporting procurement events, such as tenders for contractors to be awarded the contract for a project or portfolio of works.
Leading on the commercial evaluation of smaller scale tenders or providing support on larger value tenders.
Input to decision making on most suitable procurement route, including suggestions for any contract deviations or improvements.
Working with the procurement and legal team to ensure compliance with procurement and legal processes.
Assisting with cost share activities and KPI or incentive data collection and reporting.
Supporting purchase order accuracy within the project.
Show enthusiasm to develop and undertake further professional development.
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £45,521 - £55,000 dependent on capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
About us
National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.
Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.
Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.
Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.
More Information
This role closes on 26th September 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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