Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, working for Northern Powergrid in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire. This role can be based in various locations across the Northeast and Yorkshire.
We're the people who manage the electricity network that powers everyday life for more than 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses in 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 solution'.
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 £30,000 to £40,000 we also offer great benefits such as;
Annual bonus of up to 10%
25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with tenure
Personal transport provision
Double matched pension contribution up to 10% employer contribution
Key Responsibilities Highlight potential risks and opportunities to the wider Commercial team
Assist the wider Commercial team with final account compilation, submissions and Contractor reviews
Assisting Project and Programme Managers with Works Order pricing
Assisting Project and Programme Managers with assessment of tender returns
Identification of variations and processing in line with Contract requirements terms
Attend pre-start meetings with Contractors or Customers where required
Assist the wider Commercial team in the management of disputes in line with level of responsibility
Assist the wider Commercial team in providing support to the Operations business with Contractor performance management against established standards and business requirements
Development of Contractor performance management reports for feeding into the Executive review process
Assist with delivery of Commercial briefings and compilation of Commercial news letters
Contribute to routine / monthly performance meetings between Contractors and the business units
Frequent travel between NPg offices, depots and construction sites
Excellent communication, report writing, presentation and IT skills
Possess an appropriate qualification and have sound commercial and business knowledge
Ability to work as part of a team
Punctual, organised and efficient, with good problem solving capabilities
Understanding of the utility industry
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Qualifications and Attributes Essential Qualifications and Experience
BSc Quantity Surveying
Full, current UK driving licence.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Registered via the APC for chartership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Experience in the utility construction industry
Experience with scheme finance and commercial management
Experience of commercially managing large framework contracts.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bath

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English