Quantity Surveyor
Location: Oswestry & hybrid
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Start Date: ASAP
Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period. This enables us to launch a significant recruitment drive focused on long-term planning, investment in people, and cutting-edge equipment.
What will your day look like…
Support the Commercial Team to ensure compliance with Avove systems, processes and procedures on Contracts.
Work within strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by Avove.
Financial monitoring and reporting of Contracts assigned.
Assisting and establishing suitable construction contracts with clients to suit procurement needs.
Preparation of accurate financial statements in respect of Contracts assigned.
Ensuring proper administration of the Contract requirements including all variations (changes) to the works.
Assist with commercial completion of the Contracts including maintaining contemporary records for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and evaluation of variations.
Manage the appointment and ongoing management of subcontractors including payment applications, final accounts etc.
Ensure prompt submission of invoices and/or applications of payment to clients.
Assist Business Development in producing information for PQQ’s and Tenders.
About you…
Skilled Quantity Surveyor with an HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
Degree qualification or RICS progression desirable but not essential
Strong teamwork ability, particularly within delivery teams involving multiple drivers
Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, including target cost, fixed price and/or cost reimbursable mechanisms
Background in commercial management
UK driving license required
What’s in it for you…
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company Car/Allowance
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
Avove Discount Scheme
Family friendly policies
A selection of lifestyle benefit options
Financial wellbeing programme
Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
About Avove...
Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.
We are an equal opportunities employer...
At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career