At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting projects from start to finish, handling cost plans and client relationships.
- Company: Join Richard Utting Associates LLP, a respected construction consultancy with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and support for chartership through APC.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a close-knit team making a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in commercial or residential sectors.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About us
Richard Utting Associates LLP (RUA LLP) is an independent firm of construction consultants established in 2011, with offices in Norwich, Cambridge and Colchester. We provide Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent, Bank / Fund Monitoring and Insurance Reinstatement Valuation Services across the commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors. Led by an experienced partnership, we've built our reputation on technical excellence, commercial acumen and tailored hands‑on advice.
The role
Reporting to a Partner / Associate, you'll manage projects from inception, through to final account, handling both pre and post contract instructions.
Responsibilities
- Preparing cost plans, feasibility estimates and order‑of‑cost estimates
- Supporting delivery of advice on procurement routes and contract selection (JCT, NEC, and others)
- Running tender processes, documentation, analysis and recommendations
- Supporting post‑contract duties, valuations, change control, cashflow, final accounts and producing cost reports
- Supporting junior colleagues
- Building lasting client relationships and representing RUA LLP
Qualifications
- Experience across commercial, residential or infrastructure sectors
- Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) accredited by the RICS
- MRICS, or actively working towards chartership via the APC
- Experience in UK construction at consultant or client-side
- Working knowledge of pre and post contract Quantity Surveying duties
- Familiarity with JCT and / or NEC contract suites
- Full UK driving licence (project work spans the region)
- Desire to work within a growing close‑knit team
Nice to have
- Proficiency with Causeway or similar QS software
Why RUA LLP
You'll work directly with our growing Colchester team on interesting, varied commissions in a partnership that cares about you. We invest in our people, supporting APC candidates through to chartership and offer genuine progression within an expanding East Anglian practice.
Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor in Colchester employer: Richard Utting Associates LLP
At Richard Utting Associates LLP, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture in our Colchester office. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our investment in professional development, particularly for those pursuing chartership, while our diverse range of projects ensures that every day brings new challenges and opportunities for meaningful contributions.
Contact Details:
Richard Utting Associates LLP Recruitment Team
