Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail (SRE framework - E&P) (0643)

Octavius Infrastructure is proud to be part of the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), a £9bn, 10-year programme (2024–2034) transforming how rail renewals are delivered across Network Rail's Southern region. 

As one of a small number of Project 13 enterprise agreements, SRE represents a step change in how the industry collaborates — offering a rare opportunity to be part of a truly integrated, long-term programme focused on performance, efficiency and better outcomes.

We are expanding our commercial team and are looking for Senior Quantity Surveyors to support our Electrification & Plant (E&P) delivery, working across both our feeders and distribution portfolios.

These roles sit within separate delivery areas, supporting either a higher-value feeders programme (~£50m per year) or a high-volume distribution portfolio (~£35m per year) delivered at pace across multiple sites.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support the robust commercial management of projects within either our feeders or distribution workstreams, depending on your placement.

Across both areas, you'll play a key role in ensuring strong commercial performance, supporting delivery teams to successfully manage cost, risk and contractual obligations in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the commercial performance of multiple projects or packages, maintaining visibility of cost, value and risk
• Support cost control, forecasting and reporting, including CVR, applications and final accounts
• Ensure contracts are administered effectively, with a strong focus on NEC compliance and governance
• Work closely with delivery teams to identify risks and opportunities and drive commercial outcomes
• Engage with supply chain partners, supporting procurement and ensuring effective cost management
• Contribute to monthly reporting and commercial reviews, providing clear and accurate insights
• Build strong working relationships across the project teams, clients and wider enterprise partners

Depending on the package, you'll either:

• Support delivery of complex, higher-value feeder projects, or
• Operate within a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment, managing multiple live work fronts

 

We offer a competitive rewards package, including:

• Company Car scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Pension and Life Assurance
• 25 days Annual Leave + your birthday off
• Hybrid working (typically London / site c.3 days per week)
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities

You're someone who thrives in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments, managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong commercial control.

 

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your experience within a major rail programme and be part of a collaborative, long-term delivery model, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be part of the SRE programme with Octavius.