REPEX Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

REPEX Quantity SurveyorA competitive salary starting from £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)Up to 10% bonus£4,500 car allowancePermanentLocation: Burradon & CarlisleWhy Work at NGNAt Northern Gas Networks, we are a community. We provide a supportive and fun working environment in our spacious offices with onsite parking provided. We embrace creativity and innovation as well as offering a range of learning and development opportunitiesto progress your career.Since we started operating in 2005, We have led the way as one of the most cost-efficient of the UKs eight gas distribution networks, reliably delivering gas to over 2.7 million homes and businesses.Our dream is to become the UKs most loved, admired and respected company, and we aim to do this through an empowered team that is mind-blowingly great!Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:We value equality, diversity and inclusion at NGN and this is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our mind-blowingly great team of people.We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our Opportunity Action Plan having signed the SocialMobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a force for good in the communities that we serve.If you require adjustments to support in your application, we want to hear about how we can help. Any applicants that require reasonable adjustments throughout the selection process/ further flexibility are able contact us directly to inform us of any additionalsupport that is required.If you require adjustments made to the standard interview process (e.g. a working interview or a different interview format) then please contact the Recruitment Team:Role Purpose:NGN are looking for a Quantity Surveyor (QS) to start immediately within our REPEX Commercial Team at Northern Gas networks. The successful applicant will form part of a close knit, dynamic commercial team and will be required to support the Commercial Managerand the wider commercial team in maximising commercial value, reducing risk to the business and assisting with the delivery of all specific business outputs and targets. The Quantity Surveyor role is responsible for a portfolio of replacement projects andcontracts ranging between £10k to £500k. The role entails pre and post commercial management outlined in the Key Duties section below.The QS role will be full time and will involve a mixture of both home, office and depot working. The QS will also be expected to travel to the North area on a weekly basis (North Tyne, Cumbria) with the main depots being in Burradon and Carlisle. There willalso be a requirement to visit the site works as and when the need arises.The projects are predominantly based on a bespoke NEC Option A and E contracts and we are looking for someone who is proactive in administering the contract, is commercially astute and can present commercial challenge with facts and data. Excellent communicationand interpersonal skills are also important to us.Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Cost estimation of projects which include replacement, reinforcements and diversions,
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and other reports,
• Challenge & manage cost control and provide cost mitigation measures where appropriate,
• Management of projects in accordance with internal budgets,
• Undertake contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers,
• Negotiation and agreement of prices, change events, extension of time claims, final accounts within the timescales required,
• Measurement of quantities and pricing of work as required,
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change,
• Ensure appropriate contractor relationship is initiated and maintained,
• Assessment of applications for payment in accordance with the contract and issuing of pay less notices,
• Drafting of contract arrangement and appropriate terms of engagement,
• Undertaking monthly accruals and forecasting for the business,
• Compliance with NGN governance, policies and procedures.

About you:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years Assistant Quantity Surveying/ Quantity Surveying or otherwise appropriate experience,
• Previous gas industry experience is preferable, utility sector experience is essential,
• Must work well with others and form strong relationships within the team,
• Commercially astute with good knowledge of all NEC Forms of Contract,
• Excellent organisation and record keeping skills,
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint),
• Good communication skills including the ability to negotiate and communicate clearly with others,
• Full UK driving License.

What we Offer You:

• A competitive salary starting from £35,000 per annum (depending on experience),
• Up to 10% bonus (dependent upon achievement of set targets)
• Free onsite parking
• Company Car/Cash Allowance of £4500 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period)
• SSP for first 7 calendar days then occupational sick pay
• A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options... from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, Gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days...and exclusive NGN discounts and much more!
• An array of fantastic family- friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more.

Our values are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role.We areTrailblazingEmpoweredHappyHeartfeltCommunity Focused