Since the beginning of the 2023 OCU have moved into an exciting new phase which means we are always looking for the very best talent to join our teams. Due to our continued growth, we have a new opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Team at our Luton Office. You will support the Quantity Surveyor maintain commercial control of direct labour, subcontractors, plant, material, consumable and administration costs. As week as supporting project valuation; cost control/management and the validation of progress data to ensure accurate reporting.

Responsibilities.

• Knowledge, understanding and administration of respective entitlements and obligations under the main contract and sub-contracts.
• Administration of contract records.
• Assisting the management of sub-contract payments including negotiation of subcontract variations and monitoring and reconciliation of contra-charge accounts.
• Collation of accurate information for monthly cost/ value reconciliations and contract reviews.
• Audit, agreement and reconciliation of measurements against systemised actuals.
• Weekly cost / value report generations.
• Assist with target cost generation.
• Assist with the production of financial and statistical reports as required.
• Close liaison with, and provision of assistance to, operational and support staff.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Preferably working towards Diploma or Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Knowledge of NEC Contracts.
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
• Self-motivated, and able to work on own initiative; enthusiastic with ‘can do’ attitude
• Good problem-solving skills, the ability to anticipate potential problems and overcome them effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels including directors
• Can maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent time management skills and able to work to deadlines
• Proficiency in PC operating systems (Word / Excel / Outlook)
• Driving License

Desirable

• Previous experience within utilities construction.

Company Information

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace