Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Exeter is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team. You will deliver QS services from inception through to completion, supporting procurement and tender processes while providing robust cost reporting and value engineering input.

You will work with clients and a multidisciplinary team, developing your technical expertise and progressing toward MRICS chartership in a collaborative consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or Cost Management role within a construction consultancy or relevant commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of cost planning, procurement, tendering and cost control.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, ideally JCT and/or NEC.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage priorities and work collaboratively within a team.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Working towards MRICS chartership.

Responsibilities

• Providing cost management and quantity surveying services from project inception through to completion.
• Preparing cost estimates, cost plans and budget reports at various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Advising clients on procurement strategies and supporting tender processes.
• Preparing tender documentation, analysing tender returns and making recommendations.
• Managing project costs, monitoring expenditure and preparing regular cost reports.
• Undertaking measurement, valuations and the assessment of variations.
• Supporting contract administration and managing commercial risks.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and advising clients on cost-saving measures.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, architects, project managers and wider consultant teams.
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Tendering

Cost control

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

MRICS (pursuing)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

An established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors, providing cost management and commercial advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will join an experienced team of cost management professionals, contributing to the delivery of high-quality projects while benefiting from ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.

Whether you are looking to build on your existing consultancy experience or take the next step in your career, this role offers the opportunity to develop your technical expertise and work on a varied range of exciting projects.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing cost management and quantity surveying services from project inception through to completion.
• Preparing cost estimates, cost plans and budget reports at various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Advising clients on procurement strategies and supporting tender processes.
• Preparing tender documentation, analysing tender returns and making recommendations.
• Managing project costs, monitoring expenditure and preparing regular cost reports.
• Undertaking measurement, valuations and the assessment of variations.
• Supporting contract administration and managing commercial risks.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and advising clients on cost-saving measures.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, architects, project managers and wider consultant teams.
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts.

About You

We are keen to hear from Quantity Surveyors who can demonstrate:

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or Cost Management role within a construction consultancy or relevant commercial environment.
• A sound understanding of cost planning, procurement, tendering and cost control.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, ideally JCT and/or NEC.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage priorities and work collaboratively within a team.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Working towards, or an interest in achieving, MRICS chartership.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• The opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across different sectors.
• Exposure to projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• A collaborative team environment with access to experienced professionals.
• Support for continued professional development and RICS chartership.
• Clear opportunities to develop your technical capabilities and progress your career.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful projects while developing long‑term client relationships.