Framework Quantity Surveyors (QS/SQS level) in London (0541)

Join our team at Octavius!

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 skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyors at either QS or SQS Level 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.

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

We are recruiting for various levels within our Quantity Surveying team, each playing a crucial role in our projects.

• You will be responsible for the robust commercial management of a variety of projects. This includes overseeing financial performance, managing costs, conducting procurement processes, and maintaining accurate financial logs and reports.
• You will work closely with customers and stakeholders to support successful project delivery, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and achieving business plan commitments.
• If you join as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) you will lead the commercial management of both projects and manage a small team, ensuring their development and performance.
• As a Quantity Surveyor (QS), you will work on your own project and collaborate closely with the other site's commercial team to look for efficiencies.
• As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS), you will assist the commercial management of one of the projects.

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)

As a skilled Quantity Surveyor, you excel in building relationships, communicating effectively at all levels within and outside the team. Your analytical mindset drives data-led decision-making, ensuring strategic project management. With excellent organisational skills, you navigate conflicting priorities adeptly. Your creative problem-solving approach thrives in adverse situations. Resilient and flexible, you respond to changing priorities with determination.

You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

• Practical experience in a quantity surveying role in a civil engineering environment, working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
• NEC Contracts experience is essential.
• Experience working on a Network Rail Framework is advantageous.
• As a Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS), you will also have worked on multiple and large projects simultaneously, be able to work independently and manage a small team.

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.