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We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.
A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.
We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.
Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.
The Finance team has an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor in Salford.
We have a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join Electricity North West based in our Salford Depot.
Our role
You will provide commercial and contractual expertise and support to colleagues across the business, supporting the management of projects in line with agreed contractual arrangements and obligations.
Role
To give you an idea of how this role would look and feel, here are some of the things you could expect to do:
* Delivery and control of pre and post contract management within the business areas ensuring high-level commercial assurance is maintained at all times
* Support the project delivery teams in all necessary contract administration required
* Drive business performance through continuous improvements in how we manage commercial contracts and change.
* Be able to understand drawings, specification, project requirements and communicate this into tender scope documents where required
* Assist the project delivery team with the build-up of budgets
* Attend sites regularly to review and monitor progress of the assigned portfolio of projects in order to verify their costs, challenge compensation events / variations and identify early warnings in order to mitigate scope or cost creep.
* Update and monitor appropriate risk registers
* Support in the company’s delivery of net zero
What We’re Looking For
To apply for the role, you will have a degree in quantity surveying. You will also require the following:
* Chartered or working towards (RICS/CIOB/CICES) is desirable but not essential
* At least 5 years post grad experience working as a quantity surveyor
* Experience in valuing construction works, negotiation of contract terms and contractual claims, variation management and reporting
* Proven track record in contract administration, experienced with construction contracts such as but not limited to NEC, MF1 and JCT.
* Competent in Cost Value Reconciliation
* Excellent attention to detail
* Excellent written and verbal communicator
* Competent negotiator
* Full UK driving licence
What We’re Offering
We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:
* An annual bonus scheme (depending on performance of individual and company)
* Twenty-five days annual leave increasing to a maximum of 30 with length of service
* Private healthcare
* An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
* A market-leading contributory pension scheme
* Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
* Generous cycle to work scheme
If this full-time motivates and inspires you, please contact Electricity North West today. We'd love to help you get your next role.
We’re champions of the North West, and we’re proud that our electricity network connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry, and as the region's network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the North West to decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.
Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)
Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.
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