OCU Modus Ltd is a leading infrastructure development company specialising in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions in the construction industry. With a focus on major infrastructure projects, we excel in areas such as transportation, utilities, energy, and telecommunications.

As a forward-thinking organisation, we are seeking two dedicated and experienced Quantity Surveyor's to be based in Greenwich, you will be hands on in delivery in our team and drive commercial delivery in the Rail, utilities & power infrastructure sectors including Rail, general civils, Renewables, DNO (Distribution Network Operator), HV (High Voltage) Power, and ICP (Independent Connection Provider) markets, we are rapidly expanding our team so it’s a great time to join the business.

The successful candidates will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor who wants to be hands on in delivery and willing to progress to a Senior QS. You will be responsible for all commercial matters from tender stage through to contract completion, it is a great opportunity to have full autonomy and responsibility on portfolio projects.

In this role we require a Quantity Surveyor who has experience of dealing with NEC contracts (among bespoke contracts) and generating profit margin from projects and increasing turnover. Some rail, water/utilities, general civils, renewables, grid connections or EV Charging projects experience would be considered. Experience of managing multiple projects will be key to success in this role.

This is a permanent role and can be based out of our London office + remote/hybrid working is possible alongside travel to projects and offices around the UK.

Primary duties include optimisation of margin on projects and protecting/mitigation of commercial risk, appointment and management of sub-contractors, client negotiation and management. You will support the project team as required.

Qualifications:

• Formal qualification, ideally at degree level or above, in Quantity Surveying or a relevant commercial/construction subject.
• A member of or working towards an appropriate professional qualification/membership (RICS/CIOB).

Experience:

• Commercial management of multi-million £ construction contracts
• Infrastructure construction experience, specifically rail and power
• NEC contract knowledge.

Technical Proficiency:

• Can formulate, present and manage high-value contract variations and claims through to client agreement.
• Ability to negotiate and influence decisions.
• Can read, interpret and measure construction drawings.
• Understanding of contract law.
• Comfortable undertaking complex Excel and Word tasks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project (Basic skills)

Company Background:

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 country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.