Quantity Surveyor

EA Associates; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected contractor in Colchester is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and drive successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in construction, strong commercial acumen, and excellent analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working opportunities, and a chance to join a collaborative team environment, ensuring long-term project engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Clear progression routes

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual matters.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs from pre-construction to final account.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, valuations, and final accounts.
• Procure subcontractors and review quotations.

Skills

Commercial understanding

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction-related software

Job description

Overview

The Client: A respected and long-established specialist contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction solutions across main contracting and some specialist fit-out work. With a healthy order book, long-term client relationships and a growing portfolio of technically complex schemes, they are now seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Colchester.

The Role: As Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in the successful commercial delivery of a variety of projects across the region. You'll be responsible for managing costs from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with clients, suppliers, and internal delivery teams. The position is open to candidates at intermediate through to managing level, offering scope to shape the role around your experience and career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for projects from tender through to completion.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, valuations, and final accounts.
• Procure subcontractors, review quotations, and prepare contract documentation.
• Monitor costs, variations and cash flow, ensuring projects remain on budget.
• Liaise with site teams, clients, and consultants to resolve commercial and contractual matters.
• Produce accurate monthly reports and forecasts for senior management.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key supply chain partners.
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team if at senior level.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector, ideally within a main contracting environment.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Excellent numeracy, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction-related software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Based within commuting distance of Colchester.

Salary & Package

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Opportunity for hybrid/flexible working.
• Clear progression routes for intermediate-level candidates.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Long-term workload with repeat business and secure projects.

What to do next

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term role with a reputable and growing specialist contractor, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the link below and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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