Assistant Quantity Surveyor

OCU Group

  • Alloa, Clackmannanshire
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Assistant Quantity SurveyorAbout the RoleAre you ready to kick-start or grow your career in quantity surveying? At OCU, we’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team. You’ll support the delivery of high-impact construction and utility projects across the UK, helping us lead the way in energy transition and infrastructure innovation.What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll work closely with senior quantity surveyors and project teams to:
  • Assist in cost estimation, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Support tendering and procurement processes.
  • Help administer contracts, variations, and valuations.
  • Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for savings.
  • Measure and value completed works for interim and final payments.
  • Contribute to risk management and mitigation strategies.
What We’re Looking For
  • A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Internship or previous experience in a similar role (desirable).
  • Strong understanding of cost control, contracts, and procurement.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant software.
  • Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills.
  • A team player with a keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset.
What We Value
We value our commitment to each other, summed up in our five values, we all sign up to these… We care about safety. We lead with integrity. We strive to be better every day. We make a positive impact. We deliver to grow. We are one company united.Our Aim & Vision at OCU
To be the UK's leading energy transition and utilities contractor.
We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting, our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainability. At OCU, our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities.Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.We believe that being successful is a choice.We choose to be successful.We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

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