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Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Kingdom, Colchester Employment contract 65000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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An established, independent property and construction consultancy based in Colchester is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a diverse portfolio spanning education, residential, healthcare, commercial, and public sector projects across Essex and the South East. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will join a consultancy that has built its reputation on long-term client partnerships, practical advice, and consistent project delivery. This Senior Quantity Surveyor role offers a high level of autonomy, allowing the Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage schemes from inception through to completion while working closely with directors and key stakeholders. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will become a central figure within a collaborative team environment where technical ability and client care are equally valued. For a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to escape the corporate structure and take on a more influential position, this role offers genuine long-term potential.

Job Responsibility

  • oversee the commercial delivery of multiple projects across both pre- and post-contract stages
  • produce detailed cost plans
  • manage procurement processes
  • prepare tender documentation
  • provide strategic commercial advice throughout project lifecycles
  • lead client meetings
  • coordinate with contractors and consultants
  • ensure projects remain aligned with budget and programme expectations
  • administer contracts, predominantly under JCT forms
  • manage valuations, variations, and final accounts

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ UK consultancy or contractor-side experience across a range of construction sectors
  • confident handling both client-facing and technical responsibilities while managing multiple live projects
  • strong working knowledge of JCT contracts
  • degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management is preferred
  • MRICS or APC progression viewed favourably
  • commercially astute, organised, and proactive

Nice to have

  • MRICS
  • APC progression

What we offer

  • £65,000 – £75,000 salary
  • Colchester-based role with projects across education, residential, healthcare & commercial sectors
  • strong project ownership and client interaction
  • clear progression within an established consultancy
  • supportive and close-knit working environment

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