Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK & Ireland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots around the UK and Ireland.

Salary: £38,700 - £58,100 + car/car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team, see below the key responsibilities;

• Conduct thorough analysis and evaluation of tender submissions to ensure compliance with project specifications, cost-effectiveness, and financial viability.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to assess the technical and commercial aspects of contractor proposals and bid submissions, identifying potential risks and opportunities.

• Develop detailed cost plans and budgets for energy infrastructure projects, incorporating all phases from design through to construction and completion.

• Implement robust cost control mechanisms to monitor project expenditures against budgets, identifying variances and working with Senior Commercial Managers to initiate corrective actions to mitigate financial risks.

• Coordinate and control all formal contract instructions, notices and valuations.

• Maintain effective communication with all project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and project management teams, to ensure alignment on procurement strategies and cost management.

What do I need?

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction either as a Main Contractor or Sub-Contractor and ideally in the Mechanical and Engineering industry.

• Experience within the energy industry is a plus, but not essential.

• Experience in mechanical and electrical commercial contract development and management.

• Good understanding of NEC and JCT contract administration.

• Extremely well organised and able to manage multiple simultaneous projects.

• Ability to think laterally and creatively to develop innovative solutions and identify opportunities for improvement.

About our Business

SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact zoe.gillespie@sse.com.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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