Graduate Quantity Surveyor

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.

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.

About OCU Group

At OCU, we don’t just deliver infrastructure, we engineer the future. As a leader in end-to-end solutions for the utilities, digital and energy sectors, we specialise in safely and efficiently tackling complex challenges for our clients. With unrivalled expertise, industry-leading technology and a proven track record, we’re not simply part of the market, we’re driving it forward.

Our work underpins the critical services communities across the UK rely on every day. From accelerating the transition to renewable energy to building the digital networks of tomorrow, we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact.

When you join OCU, you’ll discover more than a career, you’ll find purpose. Here, your contribution makes a visible difference in the success of the projects you help deliver, in the growth of your colleagues and in the positive change we create together.

We partner with some of the UK’s most recognised names in power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital infrastructure. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for exceptional people to grow with us. If you’re ready to inspire, innovate and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

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.