Project Quantity Surveyor

Description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team, supporting the successful delivery of projects across OCU.

This is a great opportunity offering a competitive package, including a car allowance.

The role is responsible for the continued commercial administration of subcontract accounts, mitigation of commercial risk, protection of contract margin and supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor with effective cost management.

You’ll work closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain strong commercial control throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered successfully, within budget and in line with contractual requirements.

What you'll do

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from tender through to completion.
• Maintain the commercial administration of subcontract accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor with project cost management, forecasting and reporting.
• Monitor project costs and expenditure, identifying variances, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and forecasts based on project information, drawings and specifications.
• Manage tendering and procurement processes, including evaluating quotations and negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Administer contracts, including variations, claims and commercial correspondence.
• Measure and value completed works and ensure payments are accurate and in line with contractual terms.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks to protect project profitability and contract margin.
• Prepare regular cost reports and forecasts for project stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support the wider commercial team in delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably

What you'll bring

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• RICS or CICES membership, or working towards chartered status.
• Experience within the energy, utilities, power or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working with NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of quantity surveying or commercial management software.
• Experience supporting a Senior Quantity Surveyor on complex projects.

About OCU Group

At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.

As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.

Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.

Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.

We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.

At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.

Our Culture & Values

At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing [email protected].