Managing Quantity Surveyor – Rail Infra (Hybrid)

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension and Life Assurance

25 days Annual Leave + birthday leave

Hybrid working where possible

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd. is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a growing portfolio of rail infrastructure projects across Network Rail’s North West & Central Framework.

Based in London, Watford or project locations, the role blends site, office and home working with roughly three days on site or in the office, shaping commercial strategy from design through delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a Quantity Surveying or commercial management role.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, forecasting and contractual administration.
• Experience working with NEC contracts, ideally NEC4.
• Experience delivering infrastructure, civil engineering or rail projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing or mentoring commercial team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring strong financial and contractual performance.
• Take ownership of forecasting, cost planning, CVR reporting and change management.
• Lead procurement and supply chain engagement.
• Manage risk and identify commercial opportunities.
• Provide commercial leadership to project teams and stakeholders.
• Support the development and growth of the wider commercial team.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Commercial management

NEC contracts (NEC4)

Cost management & forecasting

Leadership & stakeholder management

Job description

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd. is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a growing portfolio of rail infrastructure projects across Network Rail’s North West & Central Framework.

Based in London, Watford or project locations, the role blends site, office and home working with roughly three days on site or in the office, shaping commercial strategy from design through delivery.