Junior Quantity Surveyor

Date: 9 Jul 2026 Location: Company: National Gas Requisition ID: 2961 Junior Quantity Surveyor Location: Birmingham or Warwick (Hybrid Working) Salary: £46,000 – £52,519 + Benefits + Company Car Provided Are you a motivated Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work on exciting projects while receiving support, mentoring, and clear opportunities for progression? We're looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial team in the West Region. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across North Wales, working alongside experienced commercial professionals who are committed to your development. With hybrid working, a company car, and a genuine pathway for career progression, this role offers the perfect combination of flexibility, responsibility, and growth. About the role As a Junior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of projects across the region. You'll work closely with project and commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, commercially, and in line with client expectations. This is a hybrid role with travel to project sites typically required 2–3 days per week, with the remainder of your time spent working remotely. Projects are currently located across North Wales, Gloucester, Manchester and Hampshire, so candidates should be comfortable travelling throughout these areas as required. Given the geographic spread of projects, a location within the West Midlands (e.g. Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry or the Warwick/Leamington Spa area) would provide particularly convenient access. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the commercial management of multiple construction projects. Assisting with cost planning, forecasting, and budget management. Preparing valuations, cost reports, and financial forecasts. Managing subcontractor procurement and payment processes. Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities. Supporting contract administration and change control activities. Building positive relationships with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. Attending site visits and project meetings across North Wales and the wider West Region. Contributing to the successful commercial delivery of projects from inception through to completion. About you You'll be commercially aware, organised, and eager to develop your Quantity Surveying career within a supportive environment. You'll enjoy working collaboratively and be comfortable balancing site-based activities with remote working. Key Skills & Experience Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor, Junior Quantity Surveyor, or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role. Knowledge of cost management, commercial reporting, and project financial controls. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. A proactive attitude and desire to learn and develop. Full UK driving licence. Willingness to travel regularly to project sites. Management of NEC contracts. Desirable Experience Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. Experience within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, or utilities environments. Working towards, or an interest in pursuing, professional accreditation such as RICS. Experience supporting projects through various stages of the project lifecycle. What we offer Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance Death in service 10x your basic salary Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave Professional development and career progression Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role Inclusive recruitment At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need. #LI-JM #LI-Hybrid