Job Description
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 + Package
Job Type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established main contractor delivering two new-build secondary school projects in Suffolk as part of a major Department for Education programme.
Based from the Colchester office, you will play a key role in the commercial management of two significant education schemes located near Ipswich. Working alongside an experienced project and commercial team, you will be involved throughout the construction lifecycle, helping to ensure the successful financial delivery of these landmark projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing subcontractor procurement and accounts
- Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Monitoring project costs and reporting on financial performance
- Supporting change control and risk management processes
- Assisting with cash flow forecasting and cost planning
- Liaising with project teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors
- Ensuring contractual obligations are effectively administered
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
- Experience working for a main contractor
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness
- Good understanding of JCT contracts
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
What's on Offer?
- Salary of 50,000 - 60,000 depending on experience
- Competitive benefits package
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Exposure to high-profile public sector projects
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to work on two flagship education developments
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing business and contribute to the successful delivery of important education projects that will benefit local communities for years to come. Please give PSR Solutions a call for a confidential discussion about the role.