We're recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join RCE, the self-delivery arm of Octavius, supporting delivery on the Gen5 Framework with West Sussex County Council.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a key highways project, a £2.6m roundabout scheme on the A29 in Barnham, involving drainage, surfacing and associated civils works. Construction is due to start on early August, with a 9–10 month programme, giving you immediate exposure to a live project from day one.
Beyond this scheme, there is a strong pipeline of future work across the South Coast, offering continuity and long-term development.
As Quantity Surveyor, you'll take day-to-day commercial ownership of the Barnham project, acting as the key interface with the client and supporting successful delivery on site.
You'll work closely with a Senior Quantity Surveyor, giving you support and development, while still having autonomy to run your own project.
Key responsibilities include:
- Taking responsibility for the financial and contractual performance of the project, ensuring robust cost control and commercial reporting
- Managing applications for payment, forecasts, CVRs and cost plans, ensuring accuracy and visibility of project performance
- Administering NEC contracts, including change control, compensation events and contractual compliance
- Leading subcontractor procurement, management and payments, building strong supply chain relationships
- Monitoring progress on site, attending project meetings and ensuring commercial actions support delivery
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project performance
- Acting as a trusted point of contact for the client, maintaining strong working relationships
This is a hands-on, site-focused role within a self-delivery environment, where your decisions will directly impact project success.
We offer a competitive rewards package, including:
- Company Car / Car Allowance
- Private Healthcare
- Pension & Life Assurance
- 25 days Annual Leave + birthday day off
- Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package
- Hybrid/flexible working where possible
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
You'll be an experienced QS who is confident managing your own project, working closely with both site teams and clients.
- Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering / highways
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
- Experience managing cost control, forecasting and reporting on live projects
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners
- A proactive, organised and commercially aware approach
- Background with a Tier 2 or Tier 3 contractor (desirable)
- Willingness to be visible on site and regularly attend the Winchester office (minimum 3 days per week on site/office)
- Own your own project from day one (not just supporting)
- Clear client exposure and stakeholder engagement
- Strong support from a Senior QS without losing autonomy
- Backed by a secure pipeline of work across the South Coast
- Part of a self-delivery business (RCE) — giving greater commercial influence
If this sounds like your next move and you're ready to take ownership of your own project within a supportive, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
