Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

OCU are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join our Regulated Power team in Stafford. You will oversee the commercial performance of large infrastructure projects, ensuring cost control and effective contract administration under NEC frameworks.

You will build robust cost reports, forecasts, CVRs, and support subcontract procurement, valuations, and final accounts while identifying risks and opportunities with clients and suppliers. This role is office based in Stafford.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or similar sector.
• Experience working under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost management principles.

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 strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate and agree project and subcontract final accounts.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

NEC contracts

Cost reporting

Subcontract procurement

Final accounts

Stakeholder management

Excel

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department: Regulated Power

Location: Stafford

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.

Desirable

• 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.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing [e-mail].