Senior Quantity Surveyor – NEC Infra Projects (Hybrid)

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

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