Quantity Surveyor

Sphere Solutions; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

One day working from home per week

Pool car

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Plymouth-based commercial team. The role offers a salary circa £65,000 plus package, with a mix of site visits and office work in the South West.

The successful candidate will manage multiple projects from tender through final account, produce cost plans, and oversee valuations, payments and subcontractor accounts. A degree or related qualification is required, with strong commercial acumen and communication skills

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or construction.
• Experience managing projects from tender through to final account.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of multiple construction and civil engineering projects.
• Prepare detailed estimates and price new works and tenders.
• Produce accurate cost plans, valuations and monthly cost reports.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, negotiating the best commercial outcomes.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, applications, variations and final accounts.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and profitability throughout delivery.
• Attend site visits and liaise closely with operational teams and clients.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Tender to final account management

Commercial awareness

Communication and organisation

Education

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or construction-related discipline

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Plymouth | Permanent | Full‑Time | £65,000 & Package

Sphere Solutions are working with a well‑established South West contractor to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team based in Plymouth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of multiple construction and civil engineering projects
• Prepare detailed estimates and price new works and tenders
• Produce accurate cost plans, valuations and monthly cost reports
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, negotiating the best commercial outcomes
• Manage subcontractor accounts, applications, variations and final accounts
• Prepare and submit applications for payment
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and profitability throughout delivery
• Attend site visits and liaise closely with operational teams and clients

About You

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or construction
• Experience managing projects from tender through to final account
• Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or a Construction‑related discipline
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

What's on Offer?

• Salary circa £65,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• One day working from home each week
• Pool car available for site visits

Apply Today

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Abbie or Jo on (phone number removed), or apply today with your CV.

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