Quantity Surveyor Construction

Marcon Construction; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcon Construction seeks a skilled Quantity Surveyor to manage valuations and negotiations across high-quality construction projects in healthcare and education. Join a friendly and ambitious team, with opportunities for career development and a competitive salary package, including bonuses and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Quantity Surveying experience.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Background in healthcare, education, or commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Lead procurement and negotiation with subcontractors.
• Monitor costs, budgets, risks, and cash flow.

Skills

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

Looking for more purpose in your projects? Want to work where your commercial expertise makes a visible difference?

At Marcon Construction, we deliver high-quality construction projects across live NHS healthcare sites, schools and education settings, and the commercial sector. We’re growing fast and need a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our team and help drive success from pre-construction to final account.

Your Role:

Manage valuations, variations, and final accounts

Lead procurement and negotiation with subcontractors

Monitor costs, budgets, risks, and cash flow

Interpret and administer JCT and NEC contracts

Collaborate with project teams and support commercial decision-making

Provide commercial input to tenders and pre-construction planning

What You’ll Bring:

3+ years of Quantity Surveying experience

Strong understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract

Background in healthcare (NHS), education, or commercial projects

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or similar

Strong communication, commercial awareness, and attention to detail

Why Join Marcon?

Trusted contractor in live healthcare, education, and commercial environments

Friendly, professional, and ambitious team

Real autonomy with the support of experienced leadership

Clear opportunities for career development

Competitive salary, car allowance, performance bonus, and flexible working