Quantity Surveyor​/Senior Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor - Somerset

We are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join Octavius, supporting schemes in Somerset. Octavius is a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

In this role, visibility on site is essential. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to be full time on site.

• Robust commercial management of projects, including overseeing financial performance, managing costs, conducting procurement processes, and maintaining accurate financial logs and reports.
• Work closely with customers and stakeholders to support successful project delivery, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and achieving business plan commitments.
• Work on your own project and collaborate closely with the other site's commercial team to look for efficiencies.

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.

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role, supporting senior QS professionals.
• General knowledge of monitoring cost performance of projects and contract administration.
• Evidence of working in a team and building effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Experience in a civil engineering / highways maintenance environment; self‑delivery is an advantage.
• NEC experience is a must.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Civil Engineering

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.