Quantity Surveyor

Talent Finder; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable commercial contractor in Chelmsford is looking for a Junior-Mid Level Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This role offers a salary of £35,000 to £50,000 based on experience, with the potential for growth within the company. The ideal candidate should have construction site experience, solid communication skills, and a background in quantity surveying. The position starts as office-based with occasional site visits and offers a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

28 days holiday

Company vehicle for site visits

Training and professional development

Qualifications

• A solid construction background and ambition to grow.
• Stable career history with minimum 2-3 years tenure.
• Driving licence preferred for occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

• Support the Contracts Manager on commercial activities.
• Prepare tenders and manage drawings.
• Monitor compliance with contracts.
• Prepare documentation like contracts and budgets.
• Measure, value, and bill site work.

Skills

Construction site experience

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Good IT literacy

Education

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Bluebeam

Eque2

Evaluate

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (Junior–Mid Level) | South East of England | Full Time | Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm | £35,000 – £50,000 (DOE)

Our client is one of the largest commercial fencing contractors in the South East of England, primarily specialising in the commercial sector.

Due to continued success and a period of rapid expansion, they are developing both their Groundworks and Landscaping divisions. They value their employees, and because of their unique position, they actively encourage their employees to progress further and advance their careers within the group.

Are you the right person for the job?

Our client is looking for a junior–mid-level Quantity Surveyor with a solid construction background and ambition to grow with a company that is expanding. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Construction site experience (essential) – fencing/landscaping is ideal, but our client is open to related sectors such as groundworks or civil engineering
• HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (preferred), but they will also consider proven experience without formal qualifications
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients, suppliers, and colleagues
• Commercial awareness and some procurement knowledge
• Good IT literacy – training will be provided in Bluebeam, Eque2, and Evaluate
• Stable career history (2–3 years tenure minimum with previous employers)
• A driving licence (preferred, required for occasional site visits)
• Ideally, candidates will be within a 30-minute commute

Please note- our client is not seeking senior-level applicants with 20+ years’ experience – this role suits early to mid-career professionals with ambition and a growth mindset.

What will your role look like?

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be primarily office-based, with occasional site visits (around once a month). Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Supporting the Contracts Manager on commercial and site activities
• Preparing tenders, managing drawings, procurement, and cost reviews
• Monitoring compliance with contracts and driving value from the supply chain
• Preparing documentation such as contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and reports
• Tracking changes to design/construction work and adjusting budgets accordingly
• Procuring services of contractors and subcontractors
• Measuring, valuing, and billing site work
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, site managers, engineers, and project managers
• Sourcing construction materials

What can you expect in return?

• £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience (graduate up to £35K, experienced up to £50K)
• Annual discretionary bonus (after probation)
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Company vehicle for site visits (or expenses covered)
• Office-based initially, with potential for hybrid in the future
• Long-term career growth, with opportunities to progress to Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager as the company expands
• Training and professional development were supported where aligned with the role and company growth
• A supportive, down-to-earth, informal office culture where ambition and stability are valued

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