Quantity Surveyor

  • Tradestech Recruitment
  • Colchester, Essex
  • 26/01/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Colchester
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established industrial flooring contractor based in Colchester, with a turnover of approximately £10 million. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The business delivers flooring projects across a wide range of sectors including offices, schools, care homes, healthcare facilities, and other commercial environments, offering long-term stability and a strong pipeline of work.

The Role

The successful Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple flooring projects, from initial cost control through to final account. You will work closely with project managers, site teams, and senior
management to ensure projects are delivered profitably and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Full commercial management of multiple projects
  • Cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Valuations, variations, and final accounts
  • Subcontractor procurement and payment management
  • Commercial reporting and cost control
  • Assisting with tender pricing where required
  • Maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers
Candidate Requirements

This role would suit a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with experience in construction, fit-out, or specialist subcontracting (flooring experience beneficial but not essential).
  • Proven experience managing multiple construction projects
  • Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
  • Confident communicator with good organisational skills
  • Proficient in Excel and commercial reporting tools
  • Full UK driving licence preferred
What's on Offer
  • Salary between £50,000 - £60,000, depending on experience
  • Stable, growing contractor with long-term work secured
  • Varied projects across multiple sectors
  • Clear opportunity for progression
Apply
If you are a Quantity Surveyor looking for a secure role with a reputable contractor, please apply today. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.