Infrastructure Quantity Surveyor – NEC Contracts & Projects

OCU; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join our Regulated Power team in Stafford. You will oversee the commercial performance of large infrastructure projects, ensuring cost control and effective contract administration under NEC frameworks.

You will build robust cost reports, forecasts, CVRs, and support subcontract procurement, valuations, and final accounts while identifying risks and opportunities with clients and suppliers. This role is office based in Stafford.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or similar sector.
• Experience working under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of allocated infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Administer NEC contracts, including Compensation Events, Early Warning Notices, and payment applications.
• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, CVRs, and commercial performance updates.
• Manage subcontract procurement, valuations, payments, and final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project performance.
• Support project teams with contractual advice and commercial guidance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate and agree project and subcontract final accounts.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

NEC contracts

Cost reporting

Subcontract procurement

Final accounts

Stakeholder management

Excel

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

OCU are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join our Regulated Power team in Stafford. You will oversee the commercial performance of large infrastructure projects, ensuring cost control and effective contract administration under NEC frameworks.

You will build robust cost reports, forecasts, CVRs, and support subcontract procurement, valuations, and final accounts while identifying risks and opportunities with clients and suppliers. This role is office based in Stafford.