Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Eurocentral

Salary from £53,280 to £66,600

Permanent/Hybrid

Closing Date: 05/09/2025

Help us create a better future, quicker!

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What you’ll be doing

The Quantity Surveyor position sits within SPT Operations, reporting to the Operations Planning Manager. You will deliver commercial support, expertise and knowledge from pre-contract development stage through to final account for a portfolio of transmission network engineering and construction projects.

Assess monthly contractor measures by interfacing with various team members and agree a financial sum for works completed

Lead commercial meetings with contractors to agree costs and mitigate the impact of changes to the contract sum

Record all contractual and commercial information associated with the project(s) within project files and commercial databases or other systems applicable

Monitor and implement all contractual obligations with respect to notifications, payments and responses

Assess variations and claims including interfacing with various departments (legal, Engineering, Environmental, project Management) to understand cause & SPT liability

Make commercial recommendations (including risks) to the business to assist with the decision-making process with respect to variations and claims

Assist with initial budget estimates and detailed cost plans for future tenders and agree timelines with key stakeholders

Develop ITT packs and subsequently evaluate contractor commercial bids then support tender interviews and selection

Assess how the QS functions operationally and proactively submit proposals for improvement

Assist with drafting and managing contracts (NEC, FIDIC, bespoke)

What you’ll bring

Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups

Ability to work collaboratively with legal, engineering, environmental, and project management teams

Ability to respond quickly and flexibly to emerging problems, prioritising effectively under pressure

Experience in managing competing deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy

Commercial awareness and understanding of contract management principles (NEC, FIDIC)

Confidence in making recommendations that balance risk and opportunity for the business

Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach to Quantity Surveying functions

Familiarity with commercial databases and project management systems

Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a detail-oriented approach

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

As a minimum, you will demonstrate:

Degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience

Experience of QS in a construction environment

Expertise working on FIDIC & NEC.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Awareness of construction legislation

Full UK Driving Licence

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

Payroll giving and charity matched funding

Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving

Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support

Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to .

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowSeptember-6-2025

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