Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Cost Estimation and Budgeting
- Prepare accurate cost estimates based on architectural drawings and specifications.
- Develop detailed project budgets covering materials labour equipment and overheads.
- Monitor and optimize project costs throughout the lifecycle.
2. Tendering and Procurement
- Manage the tendering process: prepare documents evaluate bids and negotiate contracts.
- Source materials and services ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
3. Contract Administration
- Administer contracts including preparation of documents variations and claims.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all contractual matters.
- Monitor contract performance and resolve disputes during construction.
4. Cost Control and Monitoring
- Implement cost control measures to maintain budgetary discipline.
- Track expenditures and prepare regular cost reports and forecasts.
- Analyze variances and identify risks or opportunities affecting profitability.
5. Measurement and Valuation
- Measure and quantify construction work using appropriate methods.
- Prepare valuations for interim and final payments.
- Verify and certify payments in line with contractual terms.
6. Risk Management
- Identify and assess project risks such as cost overruns and delays.
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with project teams to monitor and manage risks effectively.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management or related field.
- Chartered status with RICS/CICES or working towards chartership (preferred).
- Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within the construction industry.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts procurement and cost management.
Our Aim & Vision at OCU
To be the UKs leading energy transition and utilities contractor.
We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainability. At OCU our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities.
Company Information
Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the countrys leading blue-chip power water telecoms and rail clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU One Company United.
We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.
Employment Type
Full Time
