Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the cost management and contractual aspects of projects, providing expertise and guidance to ensure successful project delivery. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in quantity surveying, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion.
Duties and Responsibilities
Cost Management
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and project budgets.
- Monitor costs, identify savings, and manage variances.
- Advise on cost planning and procurement strategies.
Contract Management
- Prepare, negotiate, and manage construction contracts, including variations and disputes.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and client requirements.
- Support teams on contractual matters and resolve issues promptly.
Tendering & Procurement
- Manage the tender process from document preparation to supplier selection.
- Negotiate terms with suppliers and subcontractors for best outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
Cost Control & Reporting
- Implement cost control measures to stay within budget.
- Produce regular cost reports and forecasts, highlighting variances.
- Analyse performance and recommend corrective actions.
Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks.
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies.
- Guide teams in effective risk management throughout projects.
Team Leadership & Development
- Mentor and coach junior surveyors.
- Promote teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
- Lead by example with professionalism and integrity.
Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field.
• Chartered status with the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) is desirable.
• Extensive experience in quantity surveying, including proven track record of managing complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and cost management principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Company Information:
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
- Division
- OCU Utilities
- Locations
- Leiston
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Leiston
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
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’.
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