Quantity Surveyor

OCU Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities contractor in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor. This role involves managing all aspects of cost and contractual control to ensure high-quality, cost-effective project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, chartered status or working toward it, and proven experience in the construction sector. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential as you prepare budgets, manage tenders, and track expenditures. Join us to help shape the future of infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the construction or utilities sector.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, and cost control.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and develop detailed budgets.
• Manage tender processes and negotiate with suppliers/subcontractors.
• Draft and manage contracts, variations, and claims.
• Track expenditures and produce regular cost reports.
• Quantify work and certify payments.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Chartered status (RICS/CICES) or working towards it

Tools

QS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for cost management and construction excellence? Join OCU, the UK’s 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, you’ll 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Driven by values, powered by inclusion.

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 — it’s 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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