Rail Projects Commercial Lead - Managing Quantity Surveyor

Octavius Infrastructure; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Private Healthcare

Pension and Life Assurance

25 days Annual Leave

Hybrid working

Enhanced family leave packages

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure in the UK is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of rail projects across Network Rail CP7. You’ll own forecasting, cost planning, CVR reporting and change management while guiding procurement and subsupplier engagement.

You’ll work across London, Watford and project locations, blending site and office time with hybrid working, and play a key role in shaping the commercial strategy and growth of our rail portfolio.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quantity surveying or commercial management on rail/civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, forecasting and NEC contracts.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring commercial staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring strong financial and contractual performance.
• Take ownership of forecasting, cost planning, CVR reporting and change management.
• Lead procurement and supply chain engagement.
• Manage risk and identify commercial opportunities.
• Provide commercial leadership to project teams and stakeholders.
• Support the development and growth of the wider commercial team.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Education

RICS membership (or working towards)

Tools

NEC4

Job description

Octavius Infrastructure in the UK is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of rail projects across Network Rail CP7. You’ll own forecasting, cost planning, CVR reporting and change management while guiding procurement and subsupplier engagement.

You’ll work across London, Watford and project locations, blending site and office time with hybrid working, and play a key role in shaping the commercial strategy and growth of our rail portfolio.