Quantity Surveyor

OCU; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

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 provide cost control, contract management, and commercial support from project award through to final account.

This role works on National Grid infrastructure projects under NEC contracts, collaborating with project delivery teams, clients and supply chain partners to drive value, manage risk, and deliver

Qualifications

• Must have degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management principles.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

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

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Hybrid

Department: Commercial & Estimating

Location: Stafford

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-Time

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

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.