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Quantity Surveyor
Location: Colchester | Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm (40 hrs/week)
Holiday: 30 days per year including Bank Holidays | Start date: immediate start
About Us
Veatu Flooring is a fast-growing commercial flooring contractor based in Colchester, working on projects across the UK. We specialise in the supply and installation of soft floor coverings, tiling and resin flooring for a range of commercial clients.
We are part of the Situ Group which is a multidisciplinary organisation that includes Situ Construction, Situ M&E and Situ Energy which enables us to provide end-to-end solutions across a wide range of commercial construction and development projects.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen our commercial team. This is a key role, responsible for managing project costs, contracts, and risks while ensuring best value and supporting successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist SQS leading cost management across the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction through delivery.
- Prepare, review, and analyse subcontractor packages.
- Administer contracts (NEC and JCT), manage valuations, variations, and change control.
- Prepare CVRs.
- Monitor project risks and propose effective mitigation strategies.
- Maintain strong client, consultant, and subcontractor relationships.
- Mentor and support junior QS team members, promoting collaboration.
About You
- Proven experience as a QS within flooring projects.
- Working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
- Excellent cost management, forecasting, and reporting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work across two growing and complementary divisions — Energy (EV/Power) and Construction (Fit-out/General Contracting).
- Career progression in a rapidly expanding group.
- Collaborative, supportive, and ambitious team culture.
- Flexible / hybrid working arrangements.
