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Project Quantity Surveyor
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 68,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
The Role
You’ll support the commercial management of a major civil engineering and infrastructure project, working closely with a Senior QS or Commercial Manager. You’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day commercial and contractual aspects of your assigned work packages, ensuring accurate cost control, reporting, and subcontract management.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting for allocated project sections.
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Administer and manage subcontracts, including procurement, variations, and payments.
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Support the project’s commercial and contractual compliance under NEC contracts (mainly Options C & E).
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Prepare and agree interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
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Work collaboratively with engineers, planners, and the wider commercial team to ensure efficient project delivery.
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Provide guidance and support to Assistant Quantity Surveyors as required.
What You’ll Need
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Solid Quantity Surveying background with experience on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
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Working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract (Options C & E desirable).
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RICS / CIOB / ICES qualification or relevant degree/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
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Experience in energy, utilities, or infrastructure projects (e.g. civils, cable routes, substations, trenchless or HDD works) would be advantageous.
Why Consider It?
An opportunity to play a key role on a nationally significant infrastructure project, gaining experience on complex, high-value civil engineering works. The role offers strong progression routes, professional development, and relocation or travel support if required.
You’ll be joining a Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering technically challenging projects across the UK’s energy and utilities sectors, with a strong reputation for collaboration, safety, and innovation.
Benefits Include:
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Competitive salary and annual leave package (including your birthday off)
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Private medical care and life assurance
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Enhanced pension scheme
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Cycle to Work and employee rewards programmes
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Family-friendly policies with enhanced parental benefits
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Mental health, wellbeing, and financial support
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Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
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