Quantity Surveyor

About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark.

National Grid is hiring for a Quantity Surveyor
- This position can be based from our Warwick, Bristol, London, Reading or Manchester offices (however we can be open to other locations accross the country.) Hybrid Working model.

We are seeking a skilled and confident Quantity Surveyor to join our team in delivering some of the UK’s most vital electricity transmission projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of complex projects that have a long-term impact on the infrastructure that powers the UK.

Your expertise will be key in managing NEC contracts, resolving variations, assessing programme impacts, certifying payments, and negotiating outcomes that balance fairness and value. This is a role where your judgement is trusted, your knowledge respected, and your work truly matters. In return, you’ll join a stable, forward-thinking employer offering meaningful work, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to shape the infrastructure that powers the UK.

• Take commercial control of high-voltage substation projects, including switch gear replacements, transformer installations, advanced control systems, and civil works, with project values up to £6 million.
• Manage NEC contracts, ensuring compliance and effective administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolve variations and assess programme impacts, certifying payments and negotiating outcomes that balance fairness and value.
• Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on project objectives and progress.
• Undertake site measurements and value works from first principles, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to procedures.
• Handle variations and payments to contractors, ensuring that processes are followed and that projects are progressing as planned.
• Work independently on a portfolio of projects, demonstrating self-sufficiency and proactive problem-solving skills.

• You hold a minimum HNC/L4 qualification in Construction, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
• You have experience working with main contractors and possess a strong understanding of contract administration.
• You are skilled in stakeholder management, both internal and external, and can navigate complex project environments.
• You are self-sufficient and capable of managing your workload effectively, ensuring that projects keep moving forward without the need for constant oversight.
• Your experienced in dealing with contracts which will provide you with valuable insights into the processes and considerations necessary for managing variations and ensuring compliance.
• You are willing to travel, with occasional overnight stays, and possess a full UK driving licence.

• A starting salary of up to £65,000 pa + £3,000 pa Market Supplement + Training and Development.
• Company Car
  - Hybrid or full electric.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it’s relevant to your role.
• Access to 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.
• Family care benefits…