Quantity Surveyor

7 days ago

Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Octavius Infrastructure Full time

Octavius is a leading civil engineering organisation dedicated to delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Swindon, responsible for the robust commercial management of a variety of projects under the Wales & Western Stations and Buildings Work Contract for Control Period 7 (CP7). This framework, covering 2024 to 2029, includes maintenance and renewals of canopies, buildings, depots, platform structures, car parks, and subways. You'll play a key role in the delivery of this contract, ensuring successful project outcomes compliant with contractual terms and business plan commitments.

What you'll do:
  • Manage all project costs in accordance with contractual agreements.
  • Oversee financial performance, ensuring profit targets and efficiency savings are met.
  • Administer change control processes and adhere to contractual timescales.
  • Identify and manage risks and opportunities effectively.
  • Deliver compliant procurement processes and manage the supply chain.
  • Handle commercial queries and advise on legal matters, including disputes.
  • Monitor project progress, conduct site visits, and maintain financial logs and forecasts.
  • Prepare and attend monthly cost review meetings, identifying variations and actions.
  • Ensure compliance with Octavius' and clients' assurance processes and legislative requirements.
  • Work with project teams, clients, and suppliers, fostering a culture of professionalism and collaboration.
You'll receive:

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a company car scheme, private healthcare, pension, life assurance cover, 25 days annual leave (plus a day off for your birthday), and the opportunity for hybrid working where possible. Additionally, we provide an enhanced paternity and maternity package and opportunities for personal and professional development.

About you:

We're looking for someone who excels in building strong relationships and influencing others. You'll need resilience and creative problem-solving skills to adapt to changing priorities. You should work independently, manage conflicting priorities, and have strong organisational and analytical skills.

You'll bring:
  • Proven success in a Quantity Surveying role.
  • Experience in a civil engineering environment.
  • NEC Contracts experience.
  • A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Professional membership with RICS or CICES (desirable).

Are you ready to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing rail infrastructure across the Wales and Western region? Apply now

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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