Quantity Surveyor

London, England, United Kingdom

11/21/2024

Join Our Team at Octavius Infrastructure!

Octavius Infrastructure is thrilled to be a key player in the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), contributing to the delivery of Electrification and Plant (E&P) renewals across the Southern region. The SRE is responsible for the Southern Region's renewals programme (CP7 & CP8), aiming to develop, mobilise, and deliver a £9 billion programme between 2024 and 2034 through collective expertise.

We are expanding our Southern Renewals Enterprise Commercial team and are on the lookout for a dedicated Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a £50+ million package of work over the next few years. This role will specifically focus on the Feeders package of work, which is crucial for upgrading the power infrastructure of the railway network and will significantly improve the efficiency and sustainability of the rail system.

The role will involve 2-3 days per week in our London Blackfriars and Woking offices.

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with NEC and rail experience, we want to hear from you! E&P experience is an advantage.

You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

• 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 work with… (because relationships are important)

• A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across a variety of frameworks with clients such as Network Rail and other partner organisations within the SRE.
• You will build, develop, and strengthen relationships with projects, clients, and commercial team members to enable commercial performance objectives to be achieved.
  
  

You'll receive…. (because we value you)

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

About You…. (what You Are Skilled At)

• You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with teams and stakeholders.
• You should be a creative problem solver, able to use your initiative and function well in challenging situations.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities are essential.
  
  

You'll Bring… (your Wealth Of Experience & Qualifications)

• 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).
  
  

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.

Job Description

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