Construction (Generic)

£54,166 (and a bonus of 3%)

01 Jun 2025

Full Time

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About The Role

UK Power network Services has long-term contracts to upgrade operate and complete the life cycle maintenance of the high voltage electrical assets for specific major clients, together with a capital expenditure programme for the supply of infrastructure and connections to multiple client sites. UK Power Networks Services is looking to employ an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial aspects of the contracts.

The role of a Assistant Quantity Surveyor is to assist Quantity Surveyors, the Area Commercial Manager, and the Lead Commercial Manager in providing professional commercial support to the UKPN Services business across specified long-term contracts and competitively tendered client projects. You will support commercial aspects of contracts and projects, including contract setup, management, pricing, service delivery, scope changes, and dispute resolution. You will ensure contract compliance and support efforts to maximise profit delivery.

Additionally, you will be required to support the commercial project team, which may include Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Quantity Surveyors, and Commercial Administrators, in the management of clients, subcontractors, and supplier contracts.

Principal Responsibilities:

Commercial & Contract Management:

Support the contract and commercial management team to achieve all contract related commercial goals
Ensure all activities comply with UKPN guidelines, goals, and procedures, reporting any areas of non-conformance to the Area Commercial Manager
To be commercial lead for smaller projects, or for larger projects to provide support, on a portfolio of nominated contracts and client construction projects

Cost Estimation & Budget Control:

Help prepare cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents
Monitor project costs and ensure alignment with budgets

Procurement & Supplier Management:

Support in preparing and reviewing contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
Help evaluate and negotiate supplier and subcontractor agreements

Reporting & Compliance:

Help prepare monthly valuations, cost reports, and forecasts
Support in assessing and certifying subcontractor payments
Identify and report potential financial risks and discrepancies
Produce quality reports, questioning the decisions and directions of others where necessary

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:

Work with project managers, site teams, and senior quantity surveyors
Attend site visits, progress meetings, and client briefings
Work with the Client Delivery Manager, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, other commercial team and P6 Planners to deliver advice and support, to ensure that the projects are managed following the contract

General Responsibilities:

Collaborate with external partners and team members to ensure projects progress without delay
Provide support for dispute resolution where required
Maintain knowledge of major contracts to support cover purposes, transfer best practices, and contribute to future growth projects within UKPN Services

About You

Essential:

Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience
Experience in a similar role (experience in construction, infrastructure, or Electrical engineering) is advantageous
Experience with cost estimation, procurement, and contract management
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, cost management software, and financial reporting tools
Work as part of a team or independently in a fast-paced environment
Teamworking skills with a proactive and adaptable approach

Desirable:

Knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., NEC)
Experience supporting the resolution of commercial disputes
Familiarity with project reporting and financial forecasting

About The Company

UKPN Services pride themselves on solving energy challenges through innovative solutions, delivering resilience, cost efficiency and sustainability to deliver a bright energy future. The are at the forefront of the energy transition, enabling the decentralisation of energy to a more sustainable, affordable and secure system.

Through their inspired thinking, assured solutions, integrated delivery and long-term expertise, they deliver safe, reliable and innovative bespoke energy solutions enabling organisations to concentrate on their core business. Employing world-class engineers and professionals, UKPN Services pride themselves on the expertise of their people to create long-term strategic partnerships and deliver for their clients.

UKPN Services are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, martial status, disability, gender identity, or expression, or veteran status. They are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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