Highways Quantity Surveyor – Colchester (Permanent)

Tarmac Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions company is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Highways team in Colchester. The role involves managing contracts, supporting forecasts, and working closely with internal stakeholders. Candidates should have previous experience in surfacing or highways infrastructure and possess strong analytical skills. A degree-level qualification is preferred. The position offers competitive salary, bonus, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Retail & holiday discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in surfacing or highways infrastructure projects.
• Strong drive and ambition to succeed.
• Willingness to travel between sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Managing sub-contracts and issuing tender enquiries.
• Assisting with final account agreements and substantiations.
• Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment.

Skills

Surfacing or highways infrastructure projects

NEC3/4 contract experience

Solid sub-contract administration skills

Excellent communication and problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong numeracy and analytical skills

Education

Degree-level qualification

HND or Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Job description

A leading construction solutions company is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Highways team in Colchester. The role involves managing contracts, supporting forecasts, and working closely with internal stakeholders. Candidates should have previous experience in surfacing or highways infrastructure and possess strong analytical skills. A degree-level qualification is preferred. The position offers competitive salary, bonus, and additional benefits.