Project Quantity Surveyor: Car Allowance & Cost Control

OCU; Eggborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

OCU is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial & Estimating team in Eggborough. You will support the delivery of projects across OCU by managing subcontract accounts, costs and contractual matters to protect margins.

You'll collaborate with project teams, clients and suppliers, handling valuations, variations, forecasts and final accounts while ensuring compliance with NEC/industry practices. The role offers a competitive package including a car allowance and clear opportunities for

Qualifications

• We have a Quantity Surveyor role within our commercial team to support project delivery and cost control.
• Candidate will manage subcontract accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts with strong commercial oversight.
• Role requires understanding of contracts, procurement, forecasting and cost management.
• Excellent numeric, analytical and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects from tender through completion.
• Maintain subcontract accounts including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Support Senior Quantity Surveyor with cost management, forecasting and reporting.
• Monitor project costs, identify variances, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and forecasts from project information and drawings.
• Oversee tendering and procurement, evaluate quotations and negotiate with suppliers.
• Administer contracts including variations, claims and correspondence.
• Measure and value completed works and ensure payments align with contracts.
• Mitigate commercial risks to protect project margin and profitability.
• Prepare regular cost reports for project stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist wider commercial team to deliver projects safely, efficiently and profitably.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Subcontractor management

Cost management

Valuations & final accounts

Numerical analysis

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

RICS or CICES membership / chartered status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OCU is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial & Estimating team in Eggborough. You will support the delivery of projects across OCU by managing subcontract accounts, costs and contractual matters to protect margins.

You'll collaborate with project teams, clients and suppliers, handling valuations, variations, forecasts and final accounts while ensuring compliance with NEC/industry practices. The role offers a competitive package including a car allowance and clear opportunities for