Overview
Job Type: Permanent. Sector: Construction. Region: South East. Location: Colchester. Salary: £49,750 per annum. Salary Description: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits + Company Car. Posted: 04/09/2025. Recruiter: Tarmac. Job Ref: tarmac/TP/112/7089.
Role
Are you a skilled Quantity Surveyor seeking your next challenge on a major infrastructure project? We’re recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Highways team, based at our Colchester site, supporting projects across the South East region. You’ll play a key role in our commercial team, working closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and client representatives. We support hybrid working and encourage applications from experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyors who are ready to take the next step in their career. We’re committed to developing talent and helping you grow into the role.
Key Responsibilities
* 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
* A company vehicle is provided with this role; a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points is required
* Occasional travel across the UK may be necessary to support wider team needs
What We’re Looking For
* 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 a process-driven mindset
* Willingness to travel between sites as required
* Degree-level qualification preferred, but HND or those qualified by experience (QBE) are welcome
Location & Travel
The role is based at our Colchester Office in Essex. The office is commutable from Colchester, Tiptree, West Mersea, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Bentley, Braintree, Witham, Ipswich, Sudbury, Halstead, Chelmsford and surrounding areas. Occasional travel across the UK may be required.
Benefits & Culture
Tarmac offers an extensive range of career development opportunities and rewards including: bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, contributory pension, access to the Tarmac Reward portal, Employee Assistance helpline, and employee communities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Equal Opportunity
Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.
How to Apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally applications are high in volume and the closing date may be moved forward; apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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