Are you an experienced Commercial professional based in the North of England?
Octavius is seeking skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyors, at all skill levels, including Senior Quantity Surveyors and Managing Quantity Surveyors, to join our team working on a variety of highways projects.
We are a dynamic civil engineering organisation committed to delivering exceptional transportation solutions across the UK.
You will work on several projects, each valued between under £1 million to £4 million, such as bridge deck refurbishment, pier replacement schemes, carriageways, footpaths, cycle paths, and junction improvements.
Find out more about our frameworks here:
Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) - Octavius
Octavius appointed to Manchester City Council's Highways Construction Works framework - Octavius
The role will involve travel to our sites 2 to 3 days per week and is ideal for candidates based in Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Doncaster areas.
Your Role and Responsibilities… 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, you will also manage a small team, ensuring their development and performance.
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee multiple projects and lead your team to deliver high-quality commercial services.
Regardless of the level at which you join, you will be crucial to our success.
You'll receive… At Octavius, we value our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (with an additional birthday day off), Hybrid working, enhanced Paternity & Maternity packages, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
About you… 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…
Practical experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Quantity Surveyor in a civil engineering environment, working on multiple projects simultaneously. NEC Contracts experience is essential. Thorough knowledge of monitoring cost performance and effective contract administration. Evidence of building and maintaining effective relationships with teams, fostering a collaborative work environment. Track record of successfully managing and delivering against deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Good level of IT proficiency to leverage technology for efficient project management and thorough knowledge of cost management software and tools. Understanding of Lean principles, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement is an advantage. Join Octavius and help us transform the landscape of transportation in the North!
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Practical experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Quantity Surveyor in a civil engineering environment, working on multiple projects simultaneously. NEC Contracts experience is essential. Thorough knowledge of monitoring cost performance and effective contract administration. Evidence of building and maintaining effective relationships with teams, fostering a collaborative work environment. Track record of successfully managing and delivering against deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Good level of IT proficiency to leverage technology for efficient project management and thorough knowledge of cost management software and tools. Understanding of Lean principles, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement is an advantage. Join Octavius and help us transform the landscape of transportation in the North!
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