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Project Quantity Surveyor
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Application Deadline: 25 October 2026
Department: Commercial & Estimating
Location: East London
Compensation: £50,000 - £65,000 / year
Description
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team, supporting the successful delivery of projects across OCU.
This is a great opportunity offering a competitive package, including a car allowance.
The role is responsible for the continued commercial administration of subcontract accounts, mitigation of commercial risk, protection of contract margin and supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor with effective cost management.
You’ll work closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain strong commercial control throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered successfully, within budget and in line with contractual requirements.
What You'll Do
- Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from tender through to completion.
- Maintain the commercial administration of subcontract accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
- Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor with project cost management, forecasting and reporting.
- Monitor project costs and expenditure, identifying variances, risks and opportunities.
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets and forecasts based on project information, drawings and specifications.
- Manage tendering and procurement processes, including evaluating quotations and negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Administer contracts, including variations, claims and commercial correspondence.
- Measure and value completed works and ensure payments are accurate and in line with contractual terms.
- Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks to protect project profitability and contract margin.
- Prepare regular cost reports and forecasts for project stakeholders.
- Build effective working relationships with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Support the wider commercial team in delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably.
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What you'll bring
- Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, utilities, infrastructure or a related sector.
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts and commercial administration.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement and cost management.
- Experience with valuations, variations, payments, forecasting and final accounts.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work collaboratively with project and commercial teams.
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Desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- RICS or CICES membership, or working towards chartered status.
- Experience within the energy, utilities, power or infrastructure sectors.
- Experience working with NEC contracts.
- Knowledge of quantity surveying or commercial management software.
- Experience supporting a Senior Quantity Surveyor on complex projects.
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 is, by emailing recruitment@ocugroup.com.
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