Project Quantity Surveyor

OCU Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial & Estimating department in Eggborough. The role focuses on the commercial management of projects from tender through to completion, including subcontract administration, cost control and risk management.

You will support the Senior Quantity Surveyor, work with project teams and suppliers, and contribute to cost reporting, budgeting and ensuring contractual compliance across energy-related projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• RICS or CICES membership, or working towards chartered status.
• Experience within the energy, utilities, power or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working with NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of quantity surveying or commercial management software.
• Experience supporting a Senior Quantity Surveyor on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from tender through to completion.
• Maintain the commercial administration of subcontract accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor with project cost management, forecasting and reporting.
• Monitor project costs and expenditure, identifying variances, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and forecasts based on project information, drawings and specifications.
• Manage tendering and procurement processes, including evaluating quotations and negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Administer contracts, including variations, claims and commercial correspondence.
• Measure and value completed works and ensure payments are accurate and in line with contractual terms.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks to protect project profitability and contract margin.
• Prepare regular cost reports and forecasts for project stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support the wider commercial team in delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably

Skills

NEC contracts experience

Commercial management software

Cost forecasting

Subcontract cost control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

RICS or CICES membership (or working towards)

Tools

NEC contracts

Quantity Surveying software

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026

Department: Commercial & Estimating

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Eggborough

Reporting To: Greg Miller

Compensation: £50,000 - £65,000 / year

Description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team, supporting the successful delivery of projects across OCU.

This is a great opportunity offering a competitive package, including a car allowance.

The role is responsible for the continued commercial administration of subcontract accounts, mitigation of commercial risk, protection of contract margin and supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor with effective cost management.

You’ll work closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain strong commercial control throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered successfully, within budget and in line with contractual requirements.

What you'll do

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from tender through to completion.
• Maintain the commercial administration of subcontract accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor with project cost management, forecasting and reporting.
• Monitor project costs and expenditure, identifying variances, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and forecasts based on project information, drawings and specifications.
• Manage tendering and procurement processes, including evaluating quotations and negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Administer contracts, including variations, claims and commercial correspondence.
• Measure and value completed works and ensure payments are accurate and in line with contractual terms.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks to protect project profitability and contract margin.
• Prepare regular cost reports and forecasts for project stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support the wider commercial team in delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably

What you'll bring

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• RICS or CICES membership, or working towards chartered status.
• Experience within the energy, utilities, power or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working with NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of quantity surveying or commercial management software.
• Experience supporting a Senior Quantity Surveyor on complex projects.