Quantity Surveyor

New exclusive Quantity Surveyor position in Essex

• Position: Quantity Surveyor


• Salary: £70,000


• Package: Car allowance (dependent upon level), 5% pension, 25 days holiday and private healthcare.


• Sector: Main contractor


• Location: Rayleigh, Essex


• Required start date: June / July 2026


• Posted: 1st April 2026

This main contractor is a multi-disciplinary construction company that is very well established and deliver a broad range of projects across the UK. Projects typically range in value from £7 - £30 million with a repeat client base and are delivered on a design & build basis.

Due to several contract awards in the Essex region the need to increase their commercial function in the area.

The Quantity Surveyor role:

• Managing commercial activities on a range of construction projects.


• Procurement and placing subcontractor orders.


• Pricing variations, preparation of valuations, negotiating and ongoing final accounting for contractor and client accounts.


• Cash flows and cost reporting.


• Project based working closely with the construction team.

About you:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor or residential developer.


• Qualified to a HNC or above level.


• Strong commercial, negotiation and reporting skills.

What is on offer

• A competitive salary and package.


• Working with a well established stable contractor within a supportive experienced team.

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and brief project summary demonstrating your experience. If you don’t feel this role is the one for you we currently have several Quantity Surveyor roles on which might be right. Please contact Mark Dixon at Skilled Careers Maidstone branch for further information.