Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Aberdeen or Livingston - Hybrid working

Salary: £51,000 to £65,000 + extensive benefits

About the role

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.

Are you a detail-oriented expert in numbers, ready to take your career to the next level? If you're looking for a role that offers variety, ownership, and the chance to make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide contractual expertise for construction projects across the UK's National Transmission System. From control system upgrades and asset decommissioning to new builds and the transition to hydrogen, your work will be pivotal to ensuring the flow of gas and the future of clean energy.

What you'll do

• Lead a portfolio of contracts and guide a team of junior Quantity Surveyors to excellence.
• Manage complex contracts while simplifying challenges to drive progress.
• Work nationally, combining home-based work with travel to sites or offices as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the Commercial Manager, providing expertise and delivering measurable outcomes.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About you

• Proven experience with NEC Contracts (A, C & E).
• Expertise in risk management, cash flow forecasting, and supply chain management.
• Strong commercial acumen and reporting system knowledge.
• Contract management, payment applications, early warning notices and compensation events.
• Oversee procurement activities, including tender evaluations and negotiations.
• Experience across both pre- and post-contract stages.
• Knowledge of the gas transmission system.
• A full UK driving license.
• Flexibility to support projects across other regions when required.
• Take charge of your career with this exciting opportunity to lead, grow, and make a difference in the energy industry.

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
• 26 days' holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
• Generous double-match pension scheme - for every El you put in, we'll add E2 (max company contribution 12%) An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance Death in service 10x your basic salary
• Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave Professional development and career progression
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, 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. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.