Quantity Surveyor

OCU Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group in Stafford seeks a Quantity Surveyor to support National Grid projects with NEC contracts. You will drive cost control, contract administration, and commercial reporting from award to final account, ensuring value for money and risk management.

You will collaborate with project delivery teams, clients, and supply chain partners to optimise commercial performance and financial outcomes, within a permanent full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in utilities, infrastructure, or construction.
• Familiarity with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of allocated infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Administer NEC contracts, including Compensation Events, Early Warning Notices, and payment applications.
• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, CVRs, and commercial performance updates.
• Manage subcontract procurement, valuations, payments, and final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project performance.
• Support project teams with contractual advice and commercial guidance.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Contract administration

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Department: Regulated Power

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stafford

Reporting To: Pav Cheema

Description

Location: Stafford | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office Based

Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

The Opportunity

OCU is delivering some of the UK's most significant power infrastructure projects, supporting the development and resilience of the national electricity network. As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of these projects, providing cost control, contract management, and commercial support from project award through to final account.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering National Grid infrastructure projects under NEC contracts. You'll work closely with project delivery teams, clients, and supply chain partners to drive value, manage risk, and contribute to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure programmes.

What You'll Do

• Manage the commercial performance of allocated infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.


• Administer NEC contracts, including Compensation Events, Early Warning Notices, and payment applications.


• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, CVRs, and commercial performance updates.


• Manage subcontract procurement, valuations, payments, and final accounts.


• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project performance.


• Support project teams with contractual advice and commercial guidance.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.


• Negotiate and agree project and subcontract final accounts.

What You'll Bring

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.


• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or a similar sector.


• Experience working under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.


• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost management principles.


• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.


• Full UK driving licence.

• Experience working on National Grid, transmission, or major infrastructure projects.


• Bonus if you have experience managing Compensation Events and Early Warning processes under NEC contracts.


• It would be great if you have experience preparing CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reporting for complex projects.


• It would be great if you've worked within regulated utility or framework environments.


• Working towards or holding professional accreditation with RICS, CICES, or a similar body 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.