Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor in Banwell, North Somerset

Octavius Infrastructure; Banwell; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

We are recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) or Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join us here at Octavius, a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

You will be joining our Regional Civil Engineering (RCE) team, a locally focused, self-delivery team specialised in highways and public realm new build, maintenance, and vehicle restraint systems (VRS).

Find out more about the work we do: ORCE - Octavius

What will you be working on?

• You'll work on a £7 million project in Banwell in collaboration with Galliford Try.
• This one-year NEC contract includes a variety of activities focused on site clearance, excavation, and utility diversion works.
• You will be visible on-site 3-4 days per week, closely monitoring the project's cost performance and contract administration to ensure successful delivery.

Who will you work with?

A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across a variety of frameworks with clients such as Galliford Try.

You'll collaborate with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, who will visit you weekly to guide and support you.

What will you receive?

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.

What are we looking for?

• 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.