Quantity Surveyor
5 days ago
Colchester
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: near Colchester, Essex Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per year (or day rate) + Travel Expenses Start Date: ASAP About Us Our client is a growing specialist contractor in architectural metalwork, delivering high-quality balconies, balustrades, staircases, and cladding projects across London. With turnover reaching £7m last year and ambitious plans to grow to £10–12m, we’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us. The Role We’re seeking an energetic, motivated Quantity Surveyor who’s eager to learn and take ownership. This isn’t a role for someone who wants to wait years to climb the ladder - you’ll be directly involved in running multiple projects, learning how a specialist contracting business operates, and working closely with the board. What You’ll Be Doing • Managing and overseeing multiple projects at any one time up to £2m, • Handling cashflow, valuations, chasing payments, and preparing business reports, • Conducting site surveys and liaising with clients, • Supporting the small works division and ensuring commercial success, • Negotiating with main contractors, • Learning every aspect of specialist contracting from the ground up What We’re Looking For • A QS with a 2+ experience - ideally in specialist contracting, • Based near Colchester spending several days a week in head office as well as visiting sites in London (travel expensed), • Personable, detail-oriented, commercially aware, and driven to succeed, • Happy to get involved in all areas of the business, • Flexible - can join as permanent (£40k–£50k) or freelance/day rate (with travel expenses covered) Why Join Us? • Direct mentoring from the business owner, • Exposure to all aspects of specialist contracting, • The chance to make a real impact in a growing company, • Rapid progression opportunities, as the business grows, so will you