Octavius Infrastructure
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Highways Framework | Hatfield / Dartford | Hybrid Working
Looking for your next step on a long-term highways framework where you can make a real impact?
We're seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial performance of key highways projects, working closely with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners to ensure successful delivery.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative commercial team, lead projects with autonomy, mentor others, and play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure improvements.
What you'll be doing
- Leading the commercial management of multiple highways projects.
- Managing costs, forecasting, change control, and contract administration.
- Maximising project profitability and cash performance.
- Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, variations, and final accounts.
- Identifying and mitigating commercial risks while driving opportunities.
- Producing CVRs, cost reports, and monthly commercial forecasts.
- Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team.
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What we're looking for
- Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure.
- Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of NEC contracts.
- Experience managing subcontractors and commercial reporting.
- Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent industry experience.
- Membership of, or working towards, RICS or CICES is advantageous.
Why join Octavius?
You'll be part of a business that values collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement. We offer the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects while developing your career within a supportive and growing commercial team.
- Hybrid working with a 3-day site/office and 2-day home working pattern.
- Competitive salary and car allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Private medical cover.
- Life assurance.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
- A range of wellbeing, family-friendly, and flexible benefits.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
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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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