Are you ready to lead in shaping the future of highways? Octavius is seeking a skilled and motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our team, working in a large project in Essex.
We are a dynamic civil engineering organisation committed to delivering exceptional transportation solutions across the UK.
Your Role and Responsibilities…
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor at Octavius, you will:
* Manage the commercial function on allocated projects, overseeing a team of 2 and playing a key role in mentoring and developing team members to their full potential.
* Ensure high-quality commercial services, including interim and final accounts, sub-contract procurement, and supply chain management.
* Prepare quarterly forecasts of contract turnover and profitability, reporting on variances and potentials monthly.
* Co-ordinate the production of monthly site reports, advising the wider team on commercial and contractual matters.
* Provide contractual and commercial advice for tenders and attend tender adjudications where appropriate.
* Review planned workload against available commercial resources and interview external candidates.
* Ensure optimal cash flow, positive where possible, and provide annual job reviews for commercial staff.
You'll work with a team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across a variety of frameworks.
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 Managing 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. Through your leadership, you set high standards, serving as a role model for others.
You'll bring…
* Practical experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor in a civil engineering environment, ideally working on large highways projects.
* Thorough knowledge of monitoring cost performance and effective contract administration.
* Evidence of building and maintaining effective relationships with teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
* Demonstrable experience in leading and developing people, setting challenging targets, and achieving results.
* 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 be a driving force in transforming the landscape of transportation!
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.