About The Roles

3 x Brand New roles -  UK Wide / North-North Eastern - Permanent

Great Britain's electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

As a Lead Quantity Surveyor within Strategic Infrastructure you will advise the Project Director and Contracts and Commercial Manager on best practice for HVDC related Contract Management, particularly for NEC and FIDIC based construction contracts. You’ll be responsible for assurance of the teams Contract Management, Risk management & estimating activities for appropriate Delivery Vehicles, to ensure all costs for assigned HVDC portfolio of projects are reviewed and robustly challenged. 

You will work across one or multiples of our major strategic Infrastructure projects such as Eastern Green Link 1,2 or 4

All part of The Great Grid Upgrade!

This role offers hybrid working from office and home. 
We 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. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

·    Experience of providing cost assurance of engineering projects carried out under the FIDIC/NEC form of contract, preferably options A,C and E
·    Experience in contract management in a Construction environment
·    Commercial acumen and supply chain management skills and the ability to train others
·    Experienced in cost analysis, programme evaluation and the ability to train others
·    Knowledge of earned value management and monitoring cost performance
·    Experience of analysing and negotiating complex compensation events and variations and the ability to train others
·    Knowledge of electricity transmission system
·    Ability to prepare reports and collate information
·    Experience of dispute resolution

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

Our recruiting managers split the main responsibilities into these key sections:

PROCUREMENT AND TENDERING 

•    Act as the Contracts and Commercial Team representative on tender and procurement events.
•    With a Value for Money mindset; lead tender return evaluations, support tender negotiations, and   Contract Award.

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

•    Lead & provide advice on the implementation of administrative procedures necessary to run a construction contract’ including but not limited to contract administration, cost risk analysis, dispute procedures, reporting procedures, etc.
•    Lead in providing independent reviews and advice on complex variations and compensation events, and support the process of escalation and dispute avoidance / resolution. 
•    Attending project related meetings to support the Project Team in commercial and contractual matters.
•    Ensure due diligence is consistent, high quality assurance & audit of the assigned projects including ensuring consistent processes are followed, safe storage of data, keeping on top of contractual communication time frame, ensuring contractual risks are tracked and the relevant is escalated through the reporting line.

COST CONTROL AND REPORTING 

•    Coordinate across the portfolio; monitor, report, and advise on project cashflows.  Evaluate and advise on the financial implications and appropriate management actions. 
•    Coordinate the preparation & provide assurance on budget estimates including risk & contingency allowance at all stages of the project lifecycle.
•    Lead the commercial processes (incl. detailed cost reports) and internal governance requirements (including change requests) are adhered to at all stages of the project lifecycle. 

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

·    Working with both internal & external stakeholders to support National Grid on regulator requirements. 
·    Leading the assessment of the team performance, lessons learned, stakeholder interfaces on projects, and stakeholder relationships.

MENTORING 

•    Support the assignment of schemes / tasks to QS & Junior QS within the team, also developing the individuals’ contracts and commercial skills.
•    Act as a mentor to individuals within the team seeking to gain RICS accreditation. 
 

What You'll Get

A competitive starting salary between £60,000 – £70,000 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 was set up in 2023 with special dispensation from Ofgem to accelerate 17 key projects across the UK in order to deliver infrastructure upgrades within timescales never seen before in the UK. This infrastructure will make Britain prepared for a 100% clean, energy future. 

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 Thursday 14th at 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. Interviews will be held March 25/26th. 

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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