Full Time+ jobs in Cumnock

X3 Assistant Quantity Surveyor

£44,642 to £52,519

UK, Hybrid (mix of home, office and site working)

Based out of nearest main office (Warwick, Warrington, Nottingham, Bristol, Aberdeen, Livingston or Peterborough).

About us

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.

About the role

Ready to build your future in construction? Join us as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and play a key role in delivering projects that shape communities and drive progress.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be at the heart of our project teams, ensuring that every contract runs smoothly, efficiently, and profitably. Your work will help us deliver high-quality results on time and within budget, making a real impact on our business and the communities we serve.

What you'll be doing

• Commercial Support: Partner with Project Managers to manage and administer all contractual relationships.
• Contract Management: Take the lead on a specific contract and support the wider portfolio.
• Financial Management: Monitor project spend, validate payment applications, and prepare basic payment certificates.
• Risk Management: Support risk management processes and help develop the Risk Register.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare commercial and technical minutes and reports.
• Tender Evaluation: Assist in evaluating and negotiating tenders.
• Dispute Resolution: Help gather information and documentation to resolve disputes.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about construction, detail-oriented, and eager to grow their career. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating with others to solve problems and deliver results.

Key requirements & experience

Essential:

• Experience in construction (utilities experience desirable)
• Familiarity with NEC 3 & 4 contracts (Options A, C & E)
• Demonstrated experience in contract management and project management

Desirable:

• RICS Associate (AssocRICS) qualification
• BSc in Quantity Surveying (or similar)

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

Inclusive recruitment

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.

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