Quantity Surveyor

Shape the commercial success of major infrastructure projects

As a Quantity Surveyor , you’ll play a key role in the commercial and contractual management of a significant portfolio of projects across our network. Managing contracts worth up to £20m , you’ll ensure robust cost control, contract compliance, accurate reporting and value for money delivery across complex programmes.

Working closely with Commercial Managers, Senior Quantity Surveyors, contractors and Local Delivery Partners, you'll be at the forefront of managing compensation events, commercial change, contract administration and cost assurance activities. This is a highly visible and fast paced role that combines commercial expertise with hands-on site engagement, ensuring projects remain commercially sound while supporting successful delivery outcomes.

You'll be responsible for overseeing a portfolio that includes major programmes such as MRP and LDP projects, validating completed works, challenging costs, assessing compensation events and ensuring contractor payments are appropriate and accurate. With regular site visits across the network and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, no two days will be the same.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a growing utilities environment, with the opportunity to mentor or manage an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and contribute to the continuous improvement of our commercial practices.

Why you'll love this role

This role offers the opportunity to influence high-value infrastructure projects while developing your commercial expertise across a diverse portfolio.

• Major Project Exposure – Manage a contract portfolio of up to £20m
• Commercial Ownership – Play a key role in managing compensation events, commercial change and NEC contract administration.
• Network-Wide Impact – Work across multiple sites and programmes, helping ensure projects are delivered efficiently and provide value for money.
• Career Development – Opportunity to mentor or manage an Assistant Quantity Surveyor while working alongside experienced commercial professionals.
• Hybrid Working – Based in Slough two days per week (Tuesday and Thursday) , with regular travel across the network and site visits at least once a week.
• Continuous Improvement – Support the development of commercial processes, reporting and best practice methodologies across the function.

What you'll bring

You're a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor who enjoys balancing contract management, stakeholder engagement and site-based project support.

• Degree Qualified – A Quantity Surveying degree is essential.
• Professional Membership – MRICS qualification is desirable, or working towards professional accreditation.
• NEC Expertise – Experience administering and managing NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Utilities Experience – Previous experience within utilities, infrastructure or other regulated industries is highly desirable.
• Client & Contractor Knowledge – Experience working from both client-side and contractor-side environments.
• Commercial Acumen – Strong understanding of cost management, cost reporting, benchmarking and commercial risk.
• Analytical Approach – Ability to interpret financial data and provide robust commercial challenge.
• Stakeholder Management – Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multiple functions.
• Leadership Potential – Experience mentoring, coaching or managing junior commercial professionals would be advantageous.
• Mobility – Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the network.

This role will be based in one of our North London offices, with an expectation to attend the office every Tuesday and Thursday , alongside regular travel to project sites across the network.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and we will ensure that support is provided.

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

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