Junior Quantity Surveyor

Junior Quantity Surveyor - Hitchin - £41,265 to £48,547

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

National Gas Services is Britain's trusted authority in pipeline repair, maintenance and intervention. With our extensive expertise in both emergency and planned solutions, we ensure rapid 24-hour responses, 365 days a year - along with a full range of maintenance, inspection and repair services.

About The Role

So you’re good with numbers. Not only that, you’re good at making other people understand numbers too. Such is the life of a Junior Quantity Surveyor.

As a Junior Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with the delivery of Capital Projects on the Gas Transmission and Distribution network. You will assist in the preparation of quotations and tracking of project changes through the validation of Actual Costs, Early Warning Notices, Notices of Compensation Events, and Compensation Events.

You will be given elements of the contractor’s quotations to Cost Assure and support in the substantiation of the contractor’s applications for payment as well as managing the smaller projects.

This role is primarily based out of our Hitchin Office, sometimes you’ll want a tighter rein, and sometimes you’ll feel comfortable managing from afar. Wherever you work from, you’ll be in a prime position to work your way up. If you’ve got your eyes on a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager role one day, this can be your route there.

Speaking of flexibility, you’ll be working for a manager that understands there is a life outside of work. As long as your projects are on time and on budget, you’ll have the flexibility to do the things you need to do, whether it be walking the dog or picking the kids up.

What we are looking for

You will have held a similar role before and have or be working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (or similar QS degree). You will know the difference between a VLOOKUP and a Pivot Table and with this role covering multiple sites you will need a valid UK driving license.

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
  
  

About Us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.

We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.

National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country.

We are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take a chance and apply anyway! At National Gas we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.