Quantity Surveyor

Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Limited (ENWCML) is the specialist engineering arm of the Electricity North West Group. We deliver high and low voltage infrastructure services across the UK, operating independently from the regulated network business. Our expertise spans the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of private electrical networks for commercial and industrial clients.

With a growing national footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, ENWCML plays a vital role in supporting the UK's energy transition and infrastructure resilience.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we're building smarter, greener electricity networks to help Britain growinvesting in a better future, faster.

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our team and provide expert commercial and contractual support across a diverse portfolio of projects. You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual obligations, internal controls, and industry standards. From managing post-contract activities to driving continuous improvement in commercial practices, this is a role where your expertise will make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver and control post-contract management across multiple projects.
• Maintain high-level commercial assurance on contracts including NEC, JCT, and bespoke frameworks.
• Drive performance through improved contract management and variation control.
• Support project managers with forecasting and spend control, ensuring efficiency.
• Assist in building budget estimates for PAG approval using cost data and measurement techniques.
• Monitor delivery partner progress on-site, verifying costs and managing compensation events.
• Lead on contract resolution issues, focusing on affordability and risk mitigation.
• Partner with procurement to select contractual routes and evaluate tenders.
• Carry out mini-tender procurement activities for non-framework projects.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to align objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in contract management and negotiation (NEC/JCT essential).
• Knowledge of claims resolution and valuing variations.
• Awareness of cost value reporting (CVRs), cost control, and forecasting.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage differing interpretations of contract terms.
• Experience managing high-value, multi-disciplined projects.
• Chartered or working towards (RICS/CIOB/CICES) desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

What we're offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We're proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at or on option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable