Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Octavius Infrastructure Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

25 days Annual Leave

Hybrid working where possible

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure Limited is recruiting two Assistant Quantity Surveyors to support major rail infrastructure projects across Network Rail's North West & Central Framework. The roles offer exposure to a growing commercial team on high-value schemes in the region.

You will help deliver cost management, procurement, contract administration and commercial reporting across schemes such as Cottam Parkway, Farrington and Crewe, with site, office and home-working arrangements and regular travel.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Quantity Surveying or commercial role in infrastructure, construction or civil engineering.
• Exposure to NEC contracts and cost management.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cost management, forecasting and reporting across project portfolio.
• Procurement and supply chain engagement.
• Contract administration and change management.
• Subcontractor management, including applications and payments.
• Commercial documentation and project reporting.
• Site visits and engagement with delivery teams.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Cost management

Contract administration

NEC contracts

Communication skills

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

We are recruiting for two Assistant Quantity Surveyors to join us at Octavius, supporting the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects across Network Rail's North West & Central Framework.

Octavius is a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable and efficient transport solutions across the UK. As we continue to grow our commercial team in the North, this is an exciting opportunity to join at the start of a long-term framework, gain exposure to major projects and develop your career alongside experienced commercial professionals.

You'll be working on...You'll support the commercial delivery of a portfolio of rail infrastructure projects across the North West, including station developments, power upgrades and rail enhancement works.

Current and upcoming projects include schemes such as Cottam Parkway, Farrington and Crewe, with project values ranging from £25m-£30m+ and programmes spanning both design and construction phases.

In this role, you'll support the commercial team with:

• Cost management, forecasting and reporting
• Procurement and supply chain engagement
• Contract administration and change management
• Subcontractor management, including applications and payments
• Commercial documentation and project reporting
• Site visits and engagement with delivery teams

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle whilst learning from experienced Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors.

You'll work with...A collaborative team of Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Managing Quantity Surveyors delivering major rail infrastructure projects across the region.

You'll work closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners, building your commercial knowledge and developing the skills needed to progress your career.

The role offers a mixture of site, office and home working, with regular travel across projects in the North West.

You'll receive...We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (plus a day off for your birthday), hybrid working where possible, enhanced family leave policies and ongoing development opportunities.

Most importantly, you'll be joining a growing commercial team where you'll be supported to learn, develop and progress.

About you...You're already working within a Quantity Surveying environment and are looking for the next step in your career.

You enjoy building relationships, working collaboratively with others and want to develop your commercial skills on larger and more complex infrastructure projects.

You'll bring...

• Experience within a Quantity Surveying or commercial role, infrastructure, construction or civil engineering. Rail experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Exposure to NEC contracts
• Exposure to cost management, contracts or project commercial activities
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• A willingness to learn and develop within a commercial project environment

Why join Octavius?At Octavius, you'll be trusted to take ownership, supported to grow and encouraged to make a real impact. This is an opportunity to join a major rail framework at an early stage, gain experience on significant projects and build a long-term career within a growing commercial team.

Ready to develop your Quantity Surveying career on some of the UK's most significant rail infrastructure projects?

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Company: Octavius Infrastructure Limited Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: M2 5DB Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Sept 2026 Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

Summary

We are recruiting for two Assistant Quantity Surveyors to join us at Octavius, supporting the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects across Network Rail's North West & Central Framework.

Octavius is a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable and efficient transport solutions across the UK. As we continue to grow our commercial team in the North, this is an exciting opportunity to join at the start of a long-term framework, gain exposure to major projects and develop your career alongside experienced commercial professionals.

You'll be working on...You'll support the commercial delivery of a portfolio of rail infrastructure projects across the North West, including station developments, power upgrades and rail enhancement works.

Current and upcoming projects include schemes such as Cottam Parkway, Farrington and Crewe, with project values ranging from £25m-£30m+ and programmes spanning both design and construction phases.

In this role, you'll support the commercial team with:

• Cost management, forecasting and reporting
• Procurement and supply chain engagement
• Contract administration and change management
• Subcontractor management, including applications and payments
• Commercial documentation and project reporting
• Site visits and engagement with delivery teams

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle whilst learning from experienced Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors.

You'll work with...A collaborative team of Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Managing Quantity Surveyors delivering major rail infrastructure projects across the region.

You'll work closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners, building your commercial knowledge and developing the skills needed to progress your career.

The role offers a mixture of site, office and home working, with regular travel across projects in the North West.

You'll receive...We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (plus a day off for your birthday), hybrid working where possible, enhanced family leave policies and ongoing development opportunities.

Most importantly, you'll be joining a growing commercial team where you'll be supported to learn, develop and progress.

About you...You're already working within a Quantity Surveying environment and are looking for the next step in your career.

You enjoy building relationships, working collaboratively with others and want to develop your commercial skills on larger and more complex infrastructure projects.

You'll bring...

• Experience within a Quantity Surveying or commercial role, infrastructure, construction or civil engineering. Rail experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Exposure to NEC contracts
• Exposure to cost management, contracts or project commercial activities
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• A willingness to learn and develop within a commercial project environment

Why join Octavius?At Octavius, you'll be trusted to take ownership, supported to grow and encouraged to make a real impact. This is an opportunity to join a major rail framework at an early stage, gain experience on significant projects and build a long-term career within a growing commercial team.

Ready to develop your Quantity Surveying career on some of the UK's most significant rail infrastructure projects?

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.