Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Location: Colchester (Hybrid)

Sectors: Commercial, Education, Defence, Residential

 

A multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its Colchester office. The practice works across the defence, blue light, education, healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors, delivering projects typically valued between £500k and £15m.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, people-focused team that prioritises work-life balance, personal development, and a supportive culture, contributing to diverse projects from inception to completion while helping deliver innovative solutions for clients.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver cost control, budgeting, procurement, tendering, and contract administration.
  • Advise design teams on cost, assess tenders, and prepare recommendations.
  • Attend site meetings, authorise payments, and monitor budgets.
  • Agree final accounts and appoint/supervise specialist contractors.
  • Support business development to secure new clients/projects.

Candidate Requirements

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, 2+ years’ experience.
  • MRICS or working towards (APC support provided).
  • Knowledge of modern/traditional construction methods and Building Regulations.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + flexible/remote working.
  • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, festive shutdown.
  • Pension scheme, health cash plan, APC support.
  • Career progression, mentoring, team-building events.

 

 

If you’re interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Dan McIntosh on 0131 264 0904, via WhastApp on+44 7590 268 253, or email your up-to-date CV to dan@conradconsulting.co.uk.