Quantity Surveyor

OCU; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to drive the commercial delivery of a major electrical infrastructure framework. You will own commercial activities across multiple projects, collaborating with clients and suppliers to ensure successful delivery and strong commercial performance.

This role offers genuine autonomy, a varied workload across framework projects, and opportunities to build long-term relationships with key stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and contract administration.
• Experience managing variations, claims and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and influence outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of utility and electrical infrastructure projects across the framework.
• Prepare and return accurate quotations within agreed timescales.
• Audit subcontractor applications and claims, ensuring accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and operational teams.
• Manage contract variations, claims, and dispute resolution activities.
• Prepare applications for payment, invoices, and supporting commercial submissions.
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support operational teams with pricing, commercial advice, and contract administration throughout project delivery.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Utilities & infrastructure

Negotiation & commercial impact

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Cost control & financial acumen

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Description

Regular Travel

Department: Regulated Power

Location: Greenwich

Location: Greenwich | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office Based | Regular Travel

Pay / Benefits

Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

The Opportunity

Join OCU and play a key role in the commercial delivery of a major electrical infrastructure framework supporting critical works across the power network. As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll take ownership of commercial activities across a diverse portfolio of projects, working closely with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery and strong commercial performance.

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team where you'll have genuine autonomy and responsibility, managing a varied workload across framework projects while developing long-term relationships with key stakeholders. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two projects are the same, this could be the role for you.

What You'll Do

• Manage the commercial aspects of utility and electrical infrastructure projects across the framework.


• Prepare and return accurate quotations within agreed timescales.


• Audit subcontractor applications and claims, ensuring accuracy and contractual compliance.


• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and operational teams.


• Manage contract variations, claims, and dispute resolution activities.


• Prepare applications for payment, invoices, and supporting commercial submissions.


• Monitor project costs and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.


• Support operational teams with pricing, commercial advice, and contract administration throughout project delivery.

Essential

What You'll Bring

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, infrastructure, power, civil engineering, or construction environments.


• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and contract administration principles.


• Experience managing variations, claims, and commercial negotiations.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.


• Ability to negotiate effectively and influence commercial outcomes.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.


• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience delivering utility infrastructure, power, or electrical network projects.


• Bonus if you have experience working within long-term framework contracts.


• It would be great if you hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.


• It would be great if you are a member of, or working towards membership of, RICS, CIOB, or a similar professional body.


• Experience using commercial management systems and collaborative project delivery platforms would be advantageous.

What We Offer

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.