Avove Utilities

Quantity Surveyor - Commercial

Avove Utilities  •  £45k - £60k/yr  •  Chorley, GB (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Following the significant expansion of our Scottish Power Energy Networks contract, Avove is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. With the contract now approximately £10 million per annum and secured for six years, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a long-term framework with strong future growth. The role will involve travel to Oswestry as required, alongside supporting the commercial delivery of our expanding operations.

What will your day look like…

  • Support the Commercial Team to ensure compliance with Avove systems, processes and procedures on Contracts.
  • Work within strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by Avove.
  • Financial monitoring and reporting of Contracts assigned.
  • Assisting and establishing suitable construction contracts with clients to suit procurement needs.
  • Preparation of accurate financial statements in respect of Contracts assigned.
  • Ensuring proper administration of the Contract requirements including all variations (changes) to the works.
  • Assist with commercial completion of the Contracts including maintaining contemporary records for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and evaluation of variations.
  • Manage the appointment and ongoing management of subcontractors including payment applications, final accounts etc.
  • Ensure prompt submission of invoices and/or applications of payment to clients.
  • Assist Business Development in producing information for PQQ’s and Tenders.

About you…

  • Skilled Quantity Surveyor with an HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
  • Degree qualification or RICS progression desirable but not essential
  • Strong teamwork ability, particularly within delivery teams involving multiple drivers
  • Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, including target cost, fixed price and/or cost reimbursable mechanisms
  • Background in commercial management
  • UK driving license required

What’s in it for you…

  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company Car/Allowance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
  • Avove Discount Scheme
  • Family friendly policies
  • A selection of lifestyle benefit options
  • Financial wellbeing programme
  • Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
  • We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About Avove...

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

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Avove Utilities

About Avove Utilities

Transforming utilities for communities

We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to the UK’s utilities networks.

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better.

We embrace the future, creating sustainable utility infrastructure solutions that help improve people’s lives, grow the economy and transform communities.

We are passionate about the areas where we work and live, and aim to support them by leaving a positive legacy, engaging with our colleagues, clients and communities along the journey so they feel proud of what we do every day.

Our name is a blend of advance and evolve, which signifies our mission to meet the changing demands of society by anticipating change and always seeking to innovate.

We play a crucial role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Chorley, GB
Year Founded
2022
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