Vacancy SummaryJob Title: Quantity SurveyorJob Type: PermanentJob Ref: Location: EssexStart Date: ASAPSalary: c 65k- 75k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus etc. Company and Project: An successful and award winning Main Contractor operating across Essex are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their business to lead a c 10m New Build project currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in Jan 2027.Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education. The Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in pre-construction and therefore experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including:Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations.Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4.Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client''s budget without compromising quality.Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks.Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities.