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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Cadent Gas Ltd

    Support the commercial insight that drives our Capital Delivery programme    

  As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor within the Capital Delivery directorate, you’ll play a key part in the commercial and financial management of construction and infrastructure projects across Cadent’s portfolio. This isn’t just about reviewing costs or checking invoices – this is about supporting project teams to deliver value for money, ensuring contract compliance and providing the analysis that helps us make informed commercial decisions.

In this permanent role, you’ll work closely with Commercial Managers, Project Quantity Surveyors and project teams to support tendering activity, contract management, cost assurance and project forecasting. You’ll help maintain accurate commercial records, engage with contractors, attend site visits and contribute to the development of robust commercial processes that underpin successful project delivery.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to grow your commercial expertise, work on diverse infrastructure schemes and develop a career within a strategic and high‑impact function.

      Why you’ll love this role:    
Commercial Support – Assist with managing contracts, reviewing costs and ensuring compliance with commercial frameworks. 
Tendering & Contract Creation – Support the preparation of contract data, mini‑tenders and scope information for new work packages. 
Cost Assurance – Collate, challenge and report on contractor costs to ensure value for money and accurate financial performance. 
Site Engagement – Attend construction sites to review progress, validate costs and identify early warnings or risks. 
Forecasting & Reporting – Support the development of commercial forecasts and provide regular reporting to key stakeholders. 
Governance & Compliance – Ensure adherence to commercial procedures, change management processes and financial controls. 
Stakeholder Collaboration – Build strong relationships across Capital Delivery, Commercial, Finance, Procurement and supply chain partners.      What you’ll bring:     
Experience or training in quantity surveying, ideally within NEC‑based contract environments. 
Understanding of unit cost principles, cost modelling, benchmarking and commercial drivers. 
Ability to analyse cost data, review contractor submissions and support commercial decision‑making. 
Strong communication skills and confidence working with internal teams and contractors. 
High attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining commercial records and documentation. 
A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach to work. 
Working towards (or aspiring to work towards) a relevant professional accreditation.  Qualifications:

Valid UK driving licence   

  If you’re ready to develop your commercial expertise and play a key role in the delivery of our Capital Delivery programme, apply now.

Interviews will be held from Monday 20th April onwards.

 Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

       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!

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 

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come

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