Managing Quantity Surveyor – Rail Infra Leader

Octavius Infrastructure Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension and Life Assurance

25 days Annual Leave

Birthday day off

Hybrid working where possible

Enhanced family leave packages

Ongoing development and career growth

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure Limited is recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of major rail infrastructure projects across Network Rail's North West & Central Framework. The role focuses on cost planning, forecasting, CVR reporting and commercial strategy to maximise value and performance.

The role offers hybrid working where possible, with a balance of site and office days and opportunities to mentor a growing commercial team.

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 leading projects within infrastructure, civil engineering or rail environments.
• Ability to manage, mentor and develop commercial team members.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring strong financial and contractual performance.
• Take ownership of cost planning, forecasting, CVR reporting and commercial strategy.
• Manage risk, change control and commercial opportunities.
• Lead procurement and supply chain engagement.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Support and develop a growing commercial team, initially managing 1-2 direct reports.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Tools

NEC4

Job description

Octavius Infrastructure Limited is recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of major rail infrastructure projects across Network Rail's North West & Central Framework. The role focuses on cost planning, forecasting, CVR reporting and commercial strategy to maximise value and performance.

The role offers hybrid working where possible, with a balance of site and office days and opportunities to mentor a growing commercial team.