Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Projects

OCU; Stafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Stafford to join our commercial team. You will support project delivery on major infrastructure assignments, assist NEC4 contract admin, and help with applications for payment and cost reporting.

This role offers exposure to procurement, final accounts, and project documentation across a busy infrastructure portfolio with guidance from experienced QS professionals.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified, or currently working towards a degree, in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to learning and development; driving licence required.
• Experience in a commercial, construction, utilities, engineering, or infrastructure environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts or commercial management principles is a bonus.
• Placement year, internship, or work experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with administration of NEC4 contracts, including Compensation Events and Early Warning Notices.
• Support preparation of Applications for Payment and subcontractor assessments.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting, CVRs, and commercial performance monitoring.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, project documentation, and contract files.
• Support procurement activities and subcontract administration processes.
• Attend commercial and project meetings and assist with actions and follow-up.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, suppliers and stakeholders to support delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Prioritisation

Proactive learning

Full UK driving licence

Experience in commercial construction

Education

Quantity Surveying degree (or pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

OCU Group is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Stafford to join our commercial team. You will support project delivery on major infrastructure assignments, assist NEC4 contract admin, and help with applications for payment and cost reporting.

This role offers exposure to procurement, final accounts, and project documentation across a busy infrastructure portfolio with guidance from experienced QS professionals.