Lead Quantity Surveyor

Lead Quantity Surveyor

Circa £72,000 + company car. Based in Nottingham with a UK‑wide portfolio.

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.

Join National Gas as our Lead Quantity Surveyor and play a pivotal role in delivering major Compressor projects that keep the nation’s energy flowing. This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a real impact in a regulated, high‑profile environment. As Lead Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be at the heart of our commercial and contractual operations within the Compressor portfolio. Your expertise will drive the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet business objectives, regulatory requirements, and deliver value for money.

You’ll lead a talented team, champion best practice, and foster collaborative relationships across the supply chain.

• Act as the subject matter expert for all commercial and contractual matters within the Compressor portfolio
• Lead the development and implementation of contract governance, commercial procedures, and policies
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement in contract administration and commercial controls
• Manage commercial performance, contractor relationships, and a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors
• Oversee construction spend, risk exposure, and value engineering opportunities
• Provide expert advice on NEC4 ECC contracts and dispute resolution
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams to ensure alignment and compliance
• Lead cost planning, forecasting, and budget management across multiple projects
• Prepare and review financial reports and commercial dashboards to support decision‑making
• Promote a culture of learning, development, and technical excellence within your team

You’re a confident communicator and a natural leader, able to build trust‑based relationships and drive collaborative behaviours. Your analytical mindset and proactive approach mean you thrive in complex, fast‑paced environments.

Essential:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (BSc)
• Experience working with Main Works Contractors on large‑scale infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 ECC contract Options A, C, and E
• Proven ability to manage contracts
• Ability to lead and develop a high‑performing commercial team
• Specialist skills in commercial dispute resolution and contract administration
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable:

• Project Manager Accreditation highly desirable
• Chartered Member of RICS (MRICS)

• Annual bonus of 15% based on personal and company performance
• Company car
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays – option available to buy extra or sell days
• 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 Linked In Learning
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Flexible working hours
• Free gym and exercise classes, subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite at our Warwick office
• Free parking

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.