Octavius Infrastructure
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - South West
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We're always keen to connect with talented commercial professionals who want to play a key role in delivering infrastructure projects that make a real difference.
At Octavius Regional Civil Engineering, our self-delivery model gives our commercial teams greater visibility, influence, and ownership across the full project lifecycle. As we continue to grow our presence across the South West, we're looking to build our network of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors interested in future opportunities within our highways business.
Working predominantly on highways and civil engineering schemes, you'll partner closely with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and commercially successfully.
Due to the nature of the work, a strong site presence is important, and opportunities are likely to involve regular travel across the South West region.
You'll be working on…
Depending On Your Experience And Level, Responsibilities May Include
- Managing the commercial performance of projects from award through to final account
- Producing and maintaining forecasts, CVRs, cost plans, and cash flow reporting
- Supporting or leading NEC contract administration, including compensation events and change management
- Procuring, managing, and developing relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
- Supporting value engineering initiatives and driving commercial efficiencies
- Building strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders
- Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial decisions support successful project delivery
- Supporting, coaching, or mentoring less experienced members of the commercial team
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You'll receive…
We Offer a Competitive Rewards Package, Including
- Company Car / Car Allowance
- Private Healthcare
- Pension & Life Assurance
- 25 days Annual Leave + birthday day off
- Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package
- Flexibility / hybrid working where possible
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
About You…
We're interested in hearing from commercially-minded professionals at either Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level with experience in civil engineering, highways, or a similar infrastructure environment.
You'll Ideally Have
- Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and contract administration
- Experience of cost control, forecasting, reporting, and change management
- Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
- The ability to build effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and project teams
- A proactive approach and the confidence to work independently
- Experience within a self-delivery or principal contractor environment would be advantageous
- Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Membership of, or working towards membership of, RICS, CICES, or a similar professional body is desirable
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Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.
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