Groundworks Quantity Surveyor

Sphere Solutions; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for construction projects is looking for a Quantity Surveyor in Newton Abbot. The role involves managing costs, ensuring contractual compliance, and supporting project delivery. Candidates should have experience in Quantity Surveying, particularly in groundworks or civils, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. The position offers a salary of £55,000–£70,000, along with benefits including life assurance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Additional leave opportunities

Enhanced family leave and policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and change management.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual and commercial aspects of work packages.
• Provide lifecycle commercial support from pre-construction to final delivery.
• Lead and support on commercial negotiations for best outcomes.
• Contribute to accurate cost reporting and budget control.

Skills

Experience in Quantity Surveying

Knowledge of contract administration

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor – Newton Abbot

£55,000-£70,000 & package

We are recruiting for a Groundworks Quantity Surveyor to support a major construction project in South Devon. You will join the commercial team and play a key role in ensuring cost control, contractual compliance and commercial success across the scheme.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the project delivery team to manage contractual and commercial aspects of work packages
• Provide full lifecycle commercial support — from pre-construction through to final delivery
• Manage subcontractor accounts including procurement, variations, interim valuations and agreement of final accounts
• Lead and support on commercial negotiations to achieve the best financial outcomes
• Contribute to accurate cost reporting, forecasting and budget control

About You

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction sector — preferably with groundworks or civils exposure
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, procurement and change management
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and communication skills

On offer

• Salary ranging from £55,000-£70,000 depending on experience
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Additional leave opportunities
• Enhanced family leave & family friendly policies

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

To Apply

For an informal discussion please call Abbie Evans on (phone number removed) or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions are one of the Southwest & Wales market leaders in providing recruitment services to the built environment.

With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth and St Austell) we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers and their supply chain in high volume with quality candidates.