Are you ready to shape the future of UK infrastructure? Octavius is actively searching for a skilled and motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Highways team, contributing to a pivotal project in Norfolk.
This is a great opportunity for an existing Managing Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in highways, heavy civils, or road schemes to spearhead a high-profile, hands-on project within our thriving Highways business.
As a dynamic civil engineering organisation, we are unwavering in our commitment to delivering outstanding transportation solutions across the UK.
Your role and Responsibilities...
As Managing Quantity Surveyor at Octavius, you will:
* Steer the commercial function on designated projects, overseeing a small team, and playing a pivotal role in mentoring and fostering the development of team members to their full potential.
* Assure the provision of high-quality commercial services, encompassing interim and final accounts, sub-contract procurement, and adept supply chain management.
* Compile quarterly forecasts of contract turnover and profitability, with regular reporting on variances and potentials.
* Oversee the production of monthly site reports, providing counsel to the wider team on commercial and contractual matters.
* Furnish contractual and commercial advice for tenders and attend tender adjudications where necessary.
* Scrutinise planned workload against available commercial resources and partake in external candidate interviews.
* Maintain optimal cash flow, striving for positivity where feasible, and conduct annual job reviews for commercial staff.
You'll work with…
A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals, contributing to projects across a diverse array of frameworks.
You'll receive…
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…
As a proficient Managing Quantity Surveyor, your strength lies in building relationships and communicating effectively across all levels within and outside the team. Your analytical mindset informs data-led decision-making, ensuring strategic project management. With impeccable organisational skills, you navigate conflicting priorities. Resilient and flexible, you respond to changing priorities with unwavering determination and your creative problem-solving approach thrives in adverse situations. Through your leadership, you establish high standards, serving as a role model for others.
You'll bring…
* Hands-on experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor in a civil engineering environment, ideally working on large highways projects.
* A thorough understanding of monitoring cost performance and executing effective contract administration.
* Demonstrable evidence of building and sustaining effective relationships with teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
* Proven experience in leading and nurturing people, setting ambitious targets, and achieving results.
* A track record of managing and delivering against deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* A good level of IT proficiency to leverage technology for efficient project management, coupled with a thorough knowledge of cost management software and tools.
* A commitment to continuous improvement, and familiarity with Lean principles, is advantageous.
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.