Senior Quantity Surveyor

OCU Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and cost performance of major electrical infrastructure projects, with a focus on substations and 132kV cable installations. The role is based primarily in Wembley, with occasional site presence at the Stafford site and a programme running to 2028.

You will oversee contract management, cost control, monthly reporting, and fiscal governance across multiple projects, while developing a team of Quantity Surveyors and working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience with NEC contracts and managing notices, variations and claims.
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial administration and financial performance of multiple projects, from pre-construction through to final account.
• Support tendering, ECI and feasibility activities, providing commercial input and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Ensure timely and compliant submission of notices, applications for payment, variations and compensation events.
• Negotiate and manage variations, compensation events and claims with substantiation for commercial recovery.
• Lead subcontract procurement, tendering, negotiations, contract administration and final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain cost forecasts, cash flow projections, budgets and cost-to-complete reports.
• Monitor project costs, revenue, WIP, liabilities, contingency and margins with clear reporting.
• Maintain project records and ensure contractual obligations and payments are managed.
• Collaborate with project managers and operations to monitor programme, procurement, design and delivery.
• Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Electrical infrastructure

Power transmission

Engineering environment

NEC contracts

Subcontractor management

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Commercial Management qualification

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Application Deadline: 13 December 2026

Department: Commercial & Estimating

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: East London

Reporting To: Warren Price

Description

The Opportunity

OCU Group is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major electrical infrastructure projects, specialising in substation works and 132kV cable installations.

Based primarily in Wembley, you will support projects valued between £50m and £100m, with the current programme running through to the end of 2028. Ideally, you will also spend one day per week at our Stafford site, working closely with project delivery and commercial teams to ensure effective commercial management across the portfolio.

You will take responsibility for upstream and downstream commercial administration, contract management, cost control and financial performance. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering significant energy infrastructure projects within a growing business.

What you'll do

• Manage the commercial administration and financial performance of multiple projects, from pre-construction and tender stages through to final account.
• Support tendering, early contractor involvement (ECI) and feasibility activities, providing commercial input and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Ensure timely and compliant submission of contractual notices, applications for payment, variations and compensation events.
• Negotiate and manage variations, compensation events and claims, ensuring appropriate substantiation and commercial recovery.
• Manage subcontract procurement, tendering, negotiations, contract administration and final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost forecasts, cash flow projections, budgets and cost-to-complete reports.
• Monitor project costs, revenue, work in progress, liabilities, contingency and margins, providing clear and accurate commercial reporting.
• Maintain comprehensive project records and ensure contractual obligations and payment processes are managed effectively.
• Work closely with project managers and operational teams to monitor programme, procurement, design, delivery and commercial performance.
• Lead, support and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management role within electrical infrastructure, utilities, power transmission or a similar engineering environment.
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of projects, including cost control, forecasting, applications for payment, variations and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and experience managing contractual notices, compensation events and claims.
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent commercial awareness, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present commercial information clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on high-voltage substations and 132kV cable installation projects.
• Experience working across multiple projects within the energy transmission and distribution sector.
• Experience managing and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Familiarity with JCT and other standard forms of contract.