Managing Quantity Surveyor

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a highly motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor in Exeter. This role involves administration of the Quantity Surveying department, preparing financial reports, and overseeing project reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience and the ability to develop a commercial team. The position offers various benefits, including a performance-based bonus and generous holidays, while being part of a recognized company dedicated to innovation and community development.

Benefits

Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs

26 days holidays

Life Assurance

Pension

Private medical insurance

Ability to purchase additional holiday

Access to discount portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Digital GP

Employee assistance programme

Sharesave scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role or as a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
• Strong ability to manage and develop a commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Quantity Surveying department efficiently.
• Prepare financial reports and manage claims resolution.
• Oversee accurate project reporting and trading results.
• Contribute to Management account presentations.
• Manage recruitment, training, and development of the team.

Skills

Department management

Team development

Financial reporting

Job description

Permanent – Full Time – 40 hours per week

We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in Exeter.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day administration of the Quantity Surveying department, ensuring the company’s contractual and financial interests are best served.
• Prepare financial reports and maintain knowledge of claims and dispute resolution.
• Oversee the project reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate composition of trading results.
• Contribute to the presentation of Management accounts and forecasts by the region.
• Manage the surveying department and be comfortable with recruiting, training and developing all levels of the commercial team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role or experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to make the step up.
• Strong ability to manage a department and develop a commercial team.

Benefits

• Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs
• Holidays – 26 days
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Ability to purchase additional holiday
• Access to discount portal
• Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
• Digital GP
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave scheme

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed‑tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high‑quality housing development and regeneration projects. We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourages and values diversity and inclusion within our teams.