Senior Quantity Surveyor

OCU; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) based in Greenwich, UK. The role involves managing NEC3/NEC4 contracts across electrical infrastructure projects, driving cost control and commercial strategy. Qualified candidates will have experience in utilities or civil engineering, a relevant degree, and strong stakeholder management skills. Join OCU for a fair and inclusive work environment with opportunities for junior team development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing NEC3/NEC4 Option C contracts.
• Background in utilities, power, infrastructure, or civil engineering.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (RICS/CICES desirable).

Responsibilities

• Aid commercial strategy, cost planning, and contract management across multiple projects.
• Manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Drive cost control, forecasting, and target cost performance.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation, and final accounts.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support and develop junior commercial team members.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 contract management

Utilities experience

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

Overview

Description: The Senior QS will play a key role in driving the commercial strategy, cost planning, and contractual compliance across electrical infrastructure, substation, and grid connection projects delivered under long-term framework agreements.

Location

Location: Greenwich

Key Responsibilities

• Aid commercial strategy, cost planning, and contract management across multiple projects
• Manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Drive cost control, forecasting, and target cost performance
• Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation, and final accounts
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Support and develop junior commercial team members

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven experience managing NEC3/NEC4 Option C contracts
• Background in utilities, power, infrastructure, or civil engineering
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (RICS/CICES desirable)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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, by emailing [e-mail].