Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for cost management and construction excellence Join OCU the UKs leading energy transition and utilities contractor as a Quantity Surveyor and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality cost-effective infrastructure projects.
As a Quantity Surveyor youll manage all aspects of cost and contractual control across a range of exciting projects. From cost estimation to procurement contract administration and risk management your expertise will ensure our projects are delivered on time within budget and to the highest standards.
Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Prepare accurate estimates and develop detailed budgets.
Tendering & Procurement: Manage tender processes and negotiate with suppliers/subcontractors.
Contract Administration: Draft and manage contracts variations and claims.
Cost Control & Monitoring: Track expenditures and produce regular cost reports.
Measurement & Valuation: Quantify work and certify payments.
Risk Management: Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management or related field.
Chartered status (RICS/CICES) or working towards it.
Proven experience in the construction or utilities sector.
Strong knowledge of contracts procurement and cost control.
Proficiency in QS software and Microsoft Office.
Excellent analytical communication and negotiation skills.
At OCU our values guide everything we do: integrity collaboration respect innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients communities and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle its the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone feels they belong.
Together we build stronger teams deliver better outcomes and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
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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 ra ... View more