Location: Stafford | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office Based
Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.
The Opportunity
OCU is delivering major power infrastructure projects that are helping to strengthen and modernise the UK's electricity network. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll join an experienced commercial team supporting the successful delivery of National Grid and utility infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in commercial management. You'll gain exposure to all aspects of project delivery, from contract administration and cost reporting through to procurement and final account preparation, while working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors who will support your development and progression.
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Support the commercial management of infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist with the administration of NEC4 contracts, including Compensation Events and Early Warning Notices.
- Support the preparation of Applications for Payment and subcontractor assessments.
- Assist with cost reporting, forecasting, CVRs, and commercial performance monitoring.
- Maintain accurate commercial records, project documentation, and contract files.
- Support procurement activities and subcontract administration processes.
- Attend commercial and project meetings, assisting with actions and follow-up activities.
- Collaborate with project teams, clients, suppliers, and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
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Degree qualified, or currently working towards a degree, in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
- A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Previous experience within a commercial, construction, utilities, engineering, or infrastructure environment.
- Bonus if you have knowledge of NEC contracts or commercial management principles.
- It would be great if you've completed a placement year, internship, or work experience within Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
- It would be great if you have experience supporting cost reporting, procurement, or subcontract management activities.
- Working towards professional accreditation with RICS, CICES, or a similar body would be advantageous.
At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.
Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.
As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact
Jonathan Bryden at
[email protected].
Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.
At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.
Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.
We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.
At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.
Our Culture & Values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.
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 is, by emailing
[email protected].
