Quantity Surveyor
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What You'll Do
Manage the commercial performance of allocated infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.
Administer NEC contracts, including Compensation Events, Early Warning Notices, and payment applications.
Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, CVRs, and commercial performance updates.
Manage subcontract procurement, valuations, payments, and final accounts.
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project performance.
Support project teams with contractual advice and commercial guidance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Negotiate and agree project and subcontract final accounts.
Essential
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or a similar sector.
Experience working under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost management principles.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
Experience working on National Grid, transmission, or major infrastructure projects.
Bonus if you have experience managing Compensation Events and Early Warning processes under NEC contracts.
It would be great if you have experience preparing CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reporting for complex projects.
It would be great if you've worked within regulated utility or framework environments.
Working towards or holding professional accreditation with RICS, CICES, or a similar body would be advantageous.
What We Offer
- At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us. Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.
- As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
- For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Jonathan Bryden at [email protected] .
- Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.
About OCU Group
UK utilities and infrastructure contractor designing, building, and maintaining energy, water, and digital networks for utility clients.
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