Associate Quantity Surveyor

Walker & Sloan; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Exeter is seeking an Associate / Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage client relationships, project delivery, and team leadership. This role offers a salary of up to £75,000 with excellent benefits and a clear pathway for progression to Associate/Partner level. Candidates should be MRICS qualified or working towards chartership, with strong consultancy background and excellent communication skills. The position supports flexibility and promotes professional development.

Benefits

Up to £75,000 + excellent benefits

Clear pathway to Associate / Partner level

Flexible & hybrid working

Chartership & leadership development support

Generous holiday & wellbeing package

Professional, people-first culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in consultancy / client-side quantity surveying.
• MRICS qualified or working toward chartership.
• Confident managing projects independently and leading client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Delivering full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services.
• Managing projects from inception through to final account.
• Cost planning, procurement advice and contract administration.

Skills

Strong experience in consultancy / client-side quantity surveying

Confident managing projects independently

Excellent communication skills

Commercially astute

Knowledge of JCT and NEC contract forms

Education

MRICS qualified or working toward chartership

Job description

Associate / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Exeter
Sector: Construction Consultancy
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Excellent Package

The Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity to join a leading construction consultancy in Exeter, offering genuine progression to Associate level and beyond. This role is ideal for a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate-level professional looking to take greater ownership of client relationships, project delivery and team leadership.

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of projects while contributing to business growth, mentoring junior staff and shaping commercial outcomes for high-profile clients.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services.
• Managing projects from inception through to final account.
• Cost planning, procurement advice and contract administration.
• Preparing reports, budgets, forecasts and commercial strategies.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Supporting and mentoring junior QS team members.
• Contributing to business development and repeat client work.

About You

• Strong experience in consultancy / client-side quantity surveying.
• MRICS qualified or working toward chartership.
• Confident managing projects independently and leading client meetings.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contract forms.
• Commercially astute with excellent communication skills.
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to progress to Associate level.

Company Profile

This consultancy is known for its collaborative culture, high staff retention and strong pipeline of public and private sector work. Sustainability, professional development and long-term careers sit at the heart of the business, with structured progression and genuine autonomy for senior staff.

What's in it for you?

• 💰 Up to £75,000 + excellent benefits
• 📈 Clear pathway to Associate / Partner level
• 🏡 Flexible & hybrid working
• 🎓 Chartership & leadership development support
• 🌴 Generous holiday & wellbeing package
• 🤝 Professional, people-first culture