Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bellshill | Scotland | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office

Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

About the Opportunity

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from inception through to final account.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Support applications for payment, valuations, invoicing, and cash collection activities.
• Administer contracts, subcontractor accounts, variations, compensation events, and change control processes.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including tender preparation, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and project margins.
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and support mitigation strategies.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and commercial governance.

Essential

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, power, utilities, energy, civil engineering, or construction sectors.
• Experience managing project costs, valuations, applications for payment, and subcontractor accounts.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on substation, BESS, power, energy, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• RICS or CICES membership, or working towards professional accreditation.
• Experience managing variations, compensation events, and final accounts.
• Exposure to high-value infrastructure projects.

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Nicola Brooke at Nicola.Brooke@ocugroup.com.

Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.