Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - South West
Added 25 Aug · still live
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Salary
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£48,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2453 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,600, and Octavius Infrastructure is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
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We're always keen to connect with talented commercial professionals who want to play a key role in delivering infrastructure projects that make a real difference.
At Octavius Regional Civil Engineering, our self-delivery model gives our commercial teams greater visibility, influence and ownership across the full project lifecycle. As we continue to grow our presence across the South West, we're looking to build our network of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors interested in future opportunities within our highways business.
Working predominantly on highways and civil engineering schemes, you'll partner closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially successfully.
Due to the nature of the work, a strong site presence is important, and opportunities are likely to involve regular travel across the South West region.
You'll be working on…
Depending On Your Experience And Level, Responsibilities May Include
We're always keen to connect with talented commercial professionals who want to play a key role in delivering infrastructure projects that make a real difference.
At Octavius Regional Civil Engineering, our self-delivery model gives our commercial teams greater visibility, influence and ownership across the full project lifecycle. As we continue to grow our presence across the South West, we're looking to build our network of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors interested in future opportunities within our highways business.
Working predominantly on highways and civil engineering schemes, you'll partner closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially successfully.
Due to the nature of the work, a strong site presence is important, and opportunities are likely to involve regular travel across the South West region.
You'll be working on…
Depending On Your Experience And Level, Responsibilities May Include
- Managing the commercial performance of projects from award through to final account
- Producing and maintaining forecasts, CVRs, cost plans and cash flow reporting
- Supporting or leading NEC contract administration, including compensation events and change management
- Procuring, managing and developing relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
- Supporting value engineering initiatives and driving commercial efficiencies
- Building strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders
- Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial decisions support successful project delivery
- Supporting, coaching or mentoring less experienced members of the commercial team
We Offer a Competitive Rewards Package, Including
We're interested in hearing from commercially-minded professionals at either Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level with experience in civil engineering, highways or a similar infrastructure environment.
You'll Ideally Have
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.
- Company Car / Car Allowance
- Private Healthcare
- Pension & Life Assurance
- 25 days Annual Leave + birthday day off
- Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package
- Flexibility / hybrid working where possible
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
We're interested in hearing from commercially-minded professionals at either Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level with experience in civil engineering, highways or a similar infrastructure environment.
You'll Ideally Have
- Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and contract administration
- Experience of cost control, forecasting, reporting and change management
- Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
- The ability to build effective relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams
- A proactive approach and the confidence to work independently
- Experience within a self-delivery or principal contractor environment would be advantageous
- Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Membership of, or working towards membership of, RICS, CICES or a similar professional body is 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.
- Quantity Surveyor.pdf
- Senior Quantity Surveyor.pdf
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2453 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~36k in sampleP25 £41kP75 £67k
£32kmedian £53kgoing rate £49k£67k
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Octavius Infrastructure holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2453 going rate of £48,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.