Assistant Quantity Surveyor
OCU Group has been experiencing a sustained period of growth and expansion within the water and wastewater sector.
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team based out of our Delamere Office.
We would be open to experienced Commercial Administrators who are interested in growing into a more cost managing role.
We are at the forefront of accelerated growth at OCU. This is a wonderful time to join us!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and management of cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for Water projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
- Support the tendering process, including preparing and reviewing tender documents, and liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotes and negotiate terms.
- Assist in managing contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed terms, and identifying and addressing any issues that arise during the contract lifecycle. Keeping all commercial registers up to date.
- Monitor and track project costs, expenditures, and cash flow, ensuring that any variations or discrepancies are identified and addressed promptly.
- Help identify project risks, including cost-related risks, and work with the project team to implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Subcontractor payment review and approval.
- Identifying and notifying client of EWN events.
- Previous CEMAR administration experience an advantage.
Skills and Experience:
- Holder of a Full UK Drivers Licence.
- Educated to Degree level, or equivalent experience.
- Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office in particular Excel.
- Must be flexible in hours of work and travel.
Driven by values, powered by inclusion.
At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.
Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
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- Division
- OCU Utilities
- Locations
- Delamere
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Delamere
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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