Senior Rail Quantity Surveyor – NW & Central Framework Lead

Octavius Infrastructure Limited; Manchester, Crewe, Birmingham, Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Pension and Life Assurance

25 days Annual Leave

Hybrid working where possible

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure Limited is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Northwest & Central Rail Framework, delivering multi-disciplinary rail projects across the North and Midlands.

You'll lead commercial management, oversee costs and procurement, and develop the internal commercial capability within a growing framework, with on-site presence and long-term delivery opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a QS or Senior Quantity Surveyor in infrastructure or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, forecasting and contract administration.
• Experience with NEC contracts (NEC4) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects, ensuring strong financial performance.
• Manage costs, forecasting, CVR and reporting, giving clarity to the wider team.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor management.
• Manage risk, change and opportunities.
• Support and develop junior commercial team members.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost management

Forecasting

Contract administration

NEC4 contracts

Rail infrastructure experience

Job description

Octavius Infrastructure Limited is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Northwest & Central Rail Framework, delivering multi-disciplinary rail projects across the North and Midlands.

You'll lead commercial management, oversee costs and procurement, and develop the internal commercial capability within a growing framework, with on-site presence and long-term delivery opportunities.