Managing Quantity Surveyor in Swindon

2026 is continuing to provide sustainable growth within OCU Group. Due to this continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our busy Commercial Team. This role would suit an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career in this fast-paced industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the commercial interests of OCU are always maintained throughout all activities undertaken.
• Overall responsibility for managing the quantity surveying team in daily/weekly/monthly tasks.
• Proficient in reviewing forms of contract, notably NEC3/NEC4 and negotiating with clients concerning contract provisions.
• Ensuring contract compliance across the entire OCU region and always seeking to mitigate the exposure of OCU to any commercial risk from poor contract administration.
• Responsible for all business reporting requirements, to support key business targets.
• Assisting the region and central functions with tendering new works.
• Ensuring the process for raising variations/compensation claims to clients are produced and submitted in a timely manner covering all additional scope works.
• Ensuring the clients' commercial management tools are updated and monitored by all key personnel for all commercial activities.
• Managing submission of all payment assessments through to prompt cash collection.
• Ensuring a robust subcontractor management process is employed supported by robust governance procedures.
• Promote cost saving and increased productivity through initiatives and value engineering.
• Ensuring sound commercial practice is employed by commercial and operational teams on all works and promote business culture.
• Ensuring a fluid line of communication with key client representatives.
• Manage effective dispute resolution with clients and subcontractors as required.
• Supporting Regional Director with monthly reporting.

Skills and Experience

• Holder of a Full UK Drivers Licence.
• Educated to Degree level, or equivalent experience.
• Experience within a similar role.
• Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office in particular MS Excel.
• Experience of CEMAR preferable, but not essential.
• Excellent Communication skills.

Driven by values, powered by inclusion. At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong. Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.

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