Quantity Surveyor

Veatu Flooring Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing commercial flooring contractor in Colchester is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor. The role involves managing project costs, contracts, and risks to ensure successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in flooring projects and experience with JCT or NEC contracts. Benefits include competitive salary, opportunities for career progression, and a flexible/hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within flooring projects.
• Working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, contracts, and risks for successful delivery.
• Prepare and review subcontractor packages.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and consultants.

Skills

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Forecasting and reporting

Tools

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Colchester | Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm (40 hrs/week)

Holiday: 30 days per year including Bank Holidays | Start date: immediate start

About Us

Veatu Flooring is a fast‑growing commercial flooring contractor based in Colchester, working on projects across the UK. We specialise in the supply and installation of soft floor coverings, tiling and resin flooring for a range of commercial clients.

We are part of the Situ Group which is a multidisciplinary organisation that includes Situ Construction, Situ M&E and Situ Energy which enables us to provide end‑to‑end solutions across a wide range of commercial construction and development projects.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen our commercial team. This is a key role, responsible for managing project costs, contracts, and risks while ensuring best value and supporting successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist SQS leading cost management across the full project lifecycle, from pre‑construction through delivery.
• Prepare, review, and analyse subcontractor packages.
• Administer contracts (NEC and JCT), manage valuations, variations, and change control.
• Prepare CVRs.
• Monitor project risks and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Maintain strong client, consultant, and subcontractor relationships.
• Mentor and support junior QS team members, promoting collaboration.

About You

• Proven experience as a QS within flooring projects.
• Working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Excellent cost management, forecasting, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work across two growing and complementary divisions — Energy (EV/Power) and Construction (Fit‑out/General Contracting).
• Career progression in a rapidly expanding group.
• Collaborative, supportive, and ambitious team culture.
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements