Quantity Surveyor About the Role Are you a skilled Quantity Surveyor seeking your next challenge on a major infrastructure project?
Whether you're looking to step up into larger-scale work or already have experience in this area, wed love to hear from you. Tarmac is offering a permanent opportunity to join our team and make a real impact.
Were currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our fantastic Highways team, based at our Colchester site, supporting projects across the South East region. Youll play a key role in our commercial team, working closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and client representatives.
We also welcome applications from experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyors ready to take the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities As a Quantity Surveyor, youll ideally bring experience from similar sectors such as Highways, Road Infrastructure, Paving, Surfacing, or Civil Engineering. Your responsibilities will include:
Managing sub-contracts: issuing tender enquiries, awarding contracts, and assessing monthly payment applications
Supporting the preparation of monthly CVRs and forecasts (internal and client-facing)
Assisting with final account agreements and substantiations
Ensuring compliance with Tarmac and client processes to mitigate commercial risk
Accurately valuing completed work and ensuring timely cash collection
Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment
Issuing early warning notices and managing compensation events
Additional Requirements:
Company vehicle provided
Full UK manual driving licence (max 6 penalty points)
Occasional UK travel to support wider team needs
What Were Looking For Previous experience in surfacing or highways infrastructure projects
Strong drive and ambition to succeed
NEC3/4 contract experience (highly desirable)
Solid sub-contract administration skills
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Strong numeracy and analytical skills
Commercial awareness and process-driven mindset
Willingness to travel between sites as required
Qualifications:
Degree-level qualification preferred
HND or Qualified by Experience (QBE) also considered
Location Details Based at our Colchester Office in Essex. Easily commutable from Colchester, Tiptree, West Mersea, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Bentley, Braintree, Witham, Ipswich, Sudbury, Halstead, Chelmsford, and surrounding areas.
About Tarmac Tarmac is the UKs leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today and help create a more sustainable built environment for the countrys long-term future.
We are committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Why Join Us? We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, including:
Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to Tarmac Reward website (retail & holiday discounts)
Employee Assistance helpline (free & confidential advice)
Employee Communities (including REACH, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice & Menopause)
Training and development opportunities
How to Apply Please click Apply to complete your application. Apply promptly as closing dates may be brought forward due to high application volumes.
Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer.
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