Site-Based Quantity Surveyor – Highways Project Lead

Octavius Infrastructure; Bognor Regis; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car / Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Pension & Life Assurance

25 days Annual Leave + birthday day

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package

Hybrid/flexible working where possible

Ongoing career development

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure's RCE team is recruiting a hands-on Quantity Surveyor for a £2.6m A29 Barnham roundabout scheme near Bognor Regis. You’ll own the day-to-day commercial delivery and interface with the client on site.

The role offers autonomy with Senior QS support, a pipeline of South Coast projects, and a hybrid working pattern with regular site presence. You'll manage cost control, NEC contracts, and subcontractor payments while building strong relationships and progressing your career

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering/highways.
• Proficiency with NEC contracts and cost reporting.
• Willingness to be on-site and attend Winchester/office regularly (minimum 3 days per week).

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day commercial ownership of the Barnham project.
• Manage applications for payment, forecasts, CVRs and cost plans.
• Administer NEC contracts, including change control and compensation events.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, management and payments.
• Monitor progress on site and attend project meetings to support delivery.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project performance.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for the client and maintain strong relationships.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost control

Client liaison

On-site work

Job description

Octavius Infrastructure's RCE team is recruiting a hands-on Quantity Surveyor for a £2.6m A29 Barnham roundabout scheme near Bognor Regis. You’ll own the day-to-day commercial delivery and interface with the client on site.

The role offers autonomy with Senior QS support, a pipeline of South Coast projects, and a hybrid working pattern with regular site presence. You'll manage cost control, NEC contracts, and subcontractor payments while building strong relationships and progressing your career