Quantity Surveyor
* Job Number: 557456
* Closing at: Mar 1 2026 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based near one of our key sites in the South of England, which includes but is not limited to: Reading, Thatcham, Portsmouth, Melksham, New Forest, and London.
Salary: £42600- £64000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 18-month Fixed Term Contract OR Secondment | Full Time
The role
Reporting to the Contract Manager or Senior Contracts Manager within Procurement & Commercial for SEPD Customer Operations, you will be providing end to end procurement and commercial support for the delivery of numerous projects relating to Customer Operations and Large Connections across multiple sites in the south of England. This role provides an excellent opportunity for long term career development in an exciting growth area.
You'll be an enthusiastic, delivery focused individual with strong commercial acumen and some technical understanding of construction principles, including well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving, communication, negotiation skills gained from working as a Contracts Manager or Quantity Surveyor. An experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to step up into a Quantity Surveyor role may also be considered.
You will
* Provide end to end Procurement and Contract Management support services to each allocated project.
* Deliver timely budgeting, cost reporting and assessing change management to ensure project programme dates are achieved.
* Review Applications for Payments, preparing Payment Notices and Final Accounts.
* Estimate and cost forecast as each project matures.
* Deliver both Pre and post contract support services.
You have
* A good working knowledge of UK construction contracts. Experience of working with the NEC ECC forms of contract or similar is essential alongside the ability to research, gather and present information both verbally and written on contracts.
* Experience in bottom-up costing, cost and budget management, pre and post contract administration, contract negotiation, claims and commercial programme and risk management.
* Good understanding in the preparation and drafting of construction and/or engineering contracts.
* Excellent IT skills including knowledge of all MS Office applications. (Experience in the use of ERP systems would be beneficial).
* A degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred however, candidates with other relevant related degrees with appropriate experience will be considered. MRICS or MCIPS professional qualifications are desirable however other relevant qualifications will be considered or those working towards their degrees or qualifications.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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