Commercial Professionals / Quantity Surveyors (QS to SQS level)

Octavius Infrastructure; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to ensure robust commercial management across various projects. The role includes overseeing financial performance, engaging with supply chain partners, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms. Competitive rewards, including a Company Car scheme and opportunities for personal development, are offered within a hybrid working framework.

Benefits

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance cover

25 days Annual Leave plus a day off for your birthday

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Quantity Surveyor.
• NEC contract experience preferred.
• Professional membership with RICS or CICES desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and contractual performance of projects.
• Prepare and negotiate claims, managing subcontractor payments.
• Maintain accurate financial logs, costs, and forecasts.

Skills

Relationship-building

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

Location: Centrally located between Stratford (South Office) and York (North Office), with hybrid working options.

Framework: Eastern Routes Partnership (ERP) Framework for Network Rail's Eastern Region, Lot 4a - Distribution and Plant (Generalist).

Role Overview: As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the robust commercial management of various projects, ensuring successful delivery in compliance with contractual terms and business plan commitments. You will engage with supply chain partners, manage project costs, and monitor the commercial position to support informed decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial and contractual performance of projects.
• Ensure profit targets and efficiency savings are achieved.
• Administer change control and manage risks and opportunities.
• Conduct compliant procurement processes and manage supply chain relationships.
• Prepare and negotiate claims, and manage subcontractor payments.
• Attend project meetings and site visits to monitor progress.
• Maintain accurate financial logs, cost plans, and project forecasts.
• Prepare monthly reports and attend cost review meetings.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and governance processes.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients and commercial team members.
• Upskill and support less experienced team members.

You'll be working on: A variety of projects within the ERP Framework, ensuring successful project delivery and commercial performance.

You'll work with: A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across various frameworks with multiple Routes for Network Rail

We would like to provide you with constructive feedback that may help you in future opportunities:

You'll receive:

• Competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, and 25 days Annual Leave (plus a day off for your birthday).
• Hybrid working options, with 4 days between offices/sites and 1 day from home (flexible based on workload).
• Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

About you:

• Proven success in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Ability to work independently and manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Resilience and flexibility in responding to changing priorities.

You'll bring:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• NEC contract experience
• Professional membership with RICS or CICES (desirable).
• Experience in a civil engineering environment.
• Proficiency in cost management software and tools.
• Understanding of Lean principles (desirable).