Quantity surveyor Work, Jobs in Colchester, Eng (with Salaries)

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Ground Control —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Quantity Surveyor
Saffron Vantage —Ipswich
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor's degree
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Bereavement leave
Managing Quantity Surveyor
MWHTreatment —Chelmsford
Quantity Surveyor/Estimator
1st Choice Surveying Services Ltd —Rayleigh
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Construction
- Free parking
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2d
Managing Quantity Surveyor (2 Year FTC)
Bouygues Construction —Ipswich
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
Quantity Surveyor
Taylor Woodrow —Rayleigh
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Contracts
- Communication skills
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9d
Quantity Surveyor - Essex
Construo —Great Baddow
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear
Turner & Townsend —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
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Commercial Manager
Bouygues Construction —Ipswich
- Management
- Presentation skills
- Mentoring
Senior Commercial Manager
Civil Works Alliance —Ipswich
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Annual leave
2d
Commercial Agency Negotiator (RICS)
Beresfords Group —Colchester
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Referral programme

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ground Control -
Chelmsford

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
11 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Life insurance

Qualifications

Procurement
Financial report writing
Cost control
Change management
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
Contracts

Full job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (6-Month Contract)

Location: hybrid – flexible to consider most locations nationwide

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Full time, 6 month contract

Typical Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (or equivalent)

Due to the creation of a new business unit at Ground Control, we are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a 6-month contract. This is a key commercial role, responsible for overseeing large-scale landscape construction projects within a designated region, ensuring strong financial performance and successful project delivery.

What you’ll do;

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a critical role in driving profitability and maintaining robust commercial control across multiple projects. Working closely with Project Managers and the wider commercial team, you will ensure accurate reporting, effective cost management, and contractual compliance.

Financial Management & Reporting

Manage project budgets and ensure profitability targets are achieved

Produce accurate weekly cost reports and monthly financial reporting

Carry out cost and value reconciliation (CVR), identifying risks and opportunities

Provide cost forecasts and manage variances against budget

Commercial & Contractual Control

Prepare and submit monthly valuations, ensuring full entitlement is captured

Manage change control processes, including variations and Additional Instructions (AIs)

Liaise with client-side Quantity Surveyors to agree valuations and contract changes

Support delay analysis and draft contractual notices where required

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

Lead subcontractor procurement, including tendering and package preparation

Support procurement scheduling and ensure timely material call-offs

Review and process subcontractor accounts and payment certificates

Monitor labour costs, reviewing timesheets and invoices

Project Support & Governance

Conduct site measurements and validate quantities against drawings

Maintain accurate document control across all commercial records

Attend contract review meetings and provide financial insights

Identify and mitigate commercial risks, preventing disputes and late payments

What you’ll get;

This is a great opportunity for a chartered (or highly experienced) Quantity Surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing complex contracts from a commercial perspective. This is your chance to work on high-profile landscape construction projects within a collaborative and supportive project environment whilst also having a high level of autonomy and responsibility

What we’re looking for;

You’ll be an experienced Quantity Surveyor ideally within landscape or construction projects within a subcontracting or main contractor environment. In addition, you will have experience managing procurement programmes and subcontractor relationships

You’ll be degree or professionally qualified (RICS or equivalent experience) with a strong background in cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting as well as a solid knowledge of contract law, procurement, and change management.

Excellent analytical and organisational skills are a must as well as being a confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

You will also;

Takes decisive action and solves problems proactively

Balances the needs of multiple stakeholders with ease

Communicates clearly across technical and non-technical audiences

Uses financial data to drive smart business decisions

Remains calm and effective under pressure

Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a focus on continuous improvement

What to expect from our recruitment process at Ground Control

We aim to make our process clear, supportive, and straightforward—so you always know what’s coming next.

Application review: Once you apply, our Talent team will carefully review your application against the key skills for the role
Optional video: You’ll have the chance to submit a short video to showcase your skills and personality—this is completely optional
Intro call: If you’re a good match, we’ll invite you to book a short (up to 30 minutes) telephone interview at a time that suits you
First interview: If selected you’ll then take part in an interview, either on Teams or in person, depending on the role
Next steps: For some roles, there may be a technical assessment and a second-stage interview either on teams or in person.

We’ll keep you updated throughout and make sure you feel supported at every stage.

Benefits;

Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing
Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.

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