Commercial Professionals / Quantity Surveyors (Graduate to QS level)

targetjobs UK; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading civil engineering organisation as a Quantity Surveyor. Be part of an impactful £7 million Access for All project in Southend, Essex, focused on improving accessibility to railway services. The role offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid working options, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance cover

25 days Annual Leave

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a quantity surveying role in a civil engineering environment.
• Experience with NEC contracts.
• AFA scheme experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance and costs of various projects.
• Support project delivery and compliance with contractual terms.
• Collaborate with commercial teams for efficiencies.

Skills

Building relationships

Analytical mindset

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

Are you an Essex-based commercial professional looking to join a growing business?

Octavius is currently seeking skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyors (from Graduate to QS level) to join our team for an Access for All (AFA) project in Southend, Essex.

We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

This project, valued at approximately £7 million, involves the construction of lifts and footbridges to improve access to the tracks in Southend East station. This 2-year project will start in the summer of 2025 and we are looking for someone to join us as soon as possible.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We are recruiting for various levels within our Quantity Surveying team, each playing a crucial role in our projects.

• You will be responsible for the robust commercial management of a variety of projects. This includes overseeing financial performance, managing costs, conducting procurement processes, and maintaining accurate financial logs and reports.
• You will work closely with customers and stakeholders to support successful project delivery, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and achieving business plan commitments.
• If you join as a Quantity Surveyor (QS), you will work on your own project and collaborate closely with the other site's commercial team to look for efficiencies.
• As a Graduate or Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS), you will assist the commercial management of one of the projects.
  
  

Regardless of the level at which you join, you will be crucial to our success.

You'll Receive

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

About You

As a skilled Quantity Surveyor, you excel in building relationships and communicating effectively at all levels within and outside the team. Your analytical mindset drives data-led decision-making, ensuring strategic project management. With excellent organisational skills, you navigate conflicting priorities adeptly. Your creative problem-solving approach thrives in adverse situations. Resilient and flexible, you respond to changing priorities with determination.

You'll Bring

• Practical experience in a quantity surveying role in a civil engineering environment, ideally with a rail background.
• NEC Contracts experience is essential.
• Experience working on AFA schemes is an advantage.
  
  

Join Octavius and help us transform the landscape of transportation in Essex! Apply now to be part of our exciting projects and contribute to creating a more accessible and inclusive rail network for everyone.

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.