Description
The Quantity Surveyor Graduate supports the commercial and project teams with cost management, procurement, forecasting, and contractual administration. The role provides structured development towards becoming a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle from tendering through to final account.
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Department: Water
Location: Sheffield
Key Responsibilities
Cost Management & Reporting
* Assist in preparing cost plans, budgets, and monthly commercial reports.
* Support tracking of project costs, forecasts, cashflow, and value of work done.
* Help assess variations, compensation events, and change control.
* Contribute to identifying cost risks and opportunities.
Contract Administration
* Support administration of NEC, FIDIC, or other contract forms.
* Assist with issuing notices, maintaining registers, and recording early warnings.
* Help ensure compliance with contractual obligations and governance processes.
Procurement & Supply Chain Support
* Assist in preparing tender packages, evaluations, and award recommendations.
* Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations and manage enquiries.
* Support ongoing subcontract management, payment assessments, and performance reviews.
Measurement & Valuation
* Conduct basic measurement and take-offs from drawings.
* Support preparation of bills of quantities and schedules of rates.
* Assist with onsite progress assessments for monthly valuations.
Commercial Controls
* Maintain accurate records, commercial logs, registers, and documentation.
* Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation is complete and traceable.
* Help prepare data for earned value analysis and KPI reporting.
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Work closely with project managers, planners, engineers, and finance teams.
* Attend project meetings to understand programme issues, risks, and commercial drivers.
* Liaise with client commercial representatives under guidance.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills.
* Good understanding of basic commercial and contractual principles.
* Proficient with Excel and analytical tools.
* Clear, confident communication skills.
* Organised, detail-focused, and able to prioritise effectively.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process by emailing recruitment@ocugroup.com.
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