Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor | Residential Schemes | Colchester | Office-Based | Permanent   Join a growing contractor delivering residential developments across Essex and surrounding areas. Projects range from single bespoke houses through to multi-unit schemes of up to 50 homes - new build residential with a hands-on commercial approach.   This is an office-based role with real breadth - combining quantity surveying and estimating responsibility within a close-knit team.   The Role • Commercial responsibility across residential developments (1–50 units) • Procurement and management of subcontractor packages • Variations, cost reporting and forecasting • Taking-off from drawings and preparing estimates • Use of estimating software to price and build tender submissions • Working closely with Directors on both live jobs and upcoming schemes   This isn’t a corporate, layered commercial department. It’s a role for someone who wants exposure, accountability and progression.   What they’re looking for • QS with residential experience (contractor or developer background considered) • Comfortable pricing works and carrying out take-offs • Strong commercial awareness across the full project lifecycle • Someone looking to progress and grow with the business • Practical, solutions-focused mindset   Package includes company vehicle, fuel card, holiday allowance and pension.   The Company A privately run contractor delivering residential developments across Essex and the wider region.   They operate on schemes ranging from one-off bespoke houses through to developments of up to 50 units. It’s a hands-on business with direct director involvement and a steady pipeline of repeat work.   The commercial team is lean - which means exposure across both surveying and estimating, not siloed roles.   This would suit someone who prefers accessibility to decision-makers, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to grow with the business rather than sit in a large corporate structure.   Interested? Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | michael @ (url removed)   If it’s not for you but you know someone strong in the Colchester area, feel free to pass this on