Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK-based construction firm is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Exeter area. This dynamic role involves overseeing core surveying tasks, guiding junior colleagues, and supporting project managers to ensure profitable project outcomes. The company offers a flexible hybrid working model and numerous benefits, including competitive salary, generous leave policies, and professional development opportunities. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a positive local impact, we welcome your application.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong, well-rounded knowledge of the construction sector and its key stakeholders.
• Expertise in measurement, valuation, and standard contract forms.
• Proven negotiation abilities with clients and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Regional Director and lead Quantity Surveyor.
• Compile data for monthly performance reviews and analysis.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Construction sector knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Education

Professional qualification from a recognized body (e.g., RICS)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Financial software (e.g., COINS)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Exeter Area

Location: Flexible hybrid role based from the Exeter office and local project sites, supporting agile working arrangements.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience
• 26 days annual leave, plus options to buy or sell up to 3 additional days
• Extra long-service holiday days after 3, 7, and 10 years of service
• Private medical insurance (with family cover available as an add-on)
• Defined contribution pension with up to 8% employer matching
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave policies
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Agile and flexible working options tailored to the role
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Employee discount scheme covering electronics, groceries, travel, fitness, and more
• Customizable benefits including options to add dental, critical illness cover, or other perks

About The Company

A prominent UK-based construction and engineering firm specializing in infrastructure, building, and specialist fit-out projects across sectors like healthcare, education, transportation, public services, and environmental initiatives, whose success is powered by a diverse and innovative team that thrives on collaboration and fresh perspectives. They foster an inclusive environment that values every individual's contributions and are eager to welcome new talent to drive our continued growth.

The Opportunity

This is a dynamic and challenging role for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in the Exeter area, where you'll contribute to impactful projects that deliver genuine benefits to the local community—such as enhanced healthcare facilities, educational spaces, and sustainable transport links that improve daily lives and foster long-term prosperity. You'll handle core surveying tasks, produce regular financial reports, guide junior colleagues, identify and mitigate risks, support pre‑construction planning, and partner with operations and senior commercial leaders. This position offers strong potential for career advancement as their regional workload intensifies. Your focus will be on securing profitable project outcomes, minimizing financial exposures, and following established commercial best practices. You'll oversee commercial aspects for multiple assignments and mentor emerging surveyors where needed.

Duties of the role:

• Collaborate with and report to the Regional Director/Manager and lead Quantity Surveyor, executing their guidance effectively.
• Compile and submit all essential data for monthly contract performance reviews and analysis.
• Work closely with project managers on daily commercial operations to drive project profitability and flag key updates to senior surveyors.
• Draft or review sub-contract documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting their growth and project contributions.
• Coordinate with project leads to issue timely contract notices and required documentation.
• Verify that main contract applications include all relevant claims for measurements and extras, while preparing detailed claims and final accounts promptly.
• Support project managers in overseeing subcontractor delivery to achieve cost-effective and on‑schedule completions.
• Facilitate efficient main contract invoicing, cash recovery, and subcontractor payments in line with agreed terms.
• Contribute to dispute prevention and resolution processes.
• Lead and facilitate commercial meetings as required.
• Provide line management for commercial team members.

What you'll bring to the role

• Strong, well‑rounded knowledge of the construction sector and its key stakeholders.
• Expertise in measurement, valuation, and standard contract forms.
• Skilled in interpreting drawings, specifications, and construction methods.
• Proven negotiation abilities with clients and subcontractors, including sub‑contract drafting.
• Familiarity with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) regulations.
• Capability to generate precise monthly cost/value reports and financial outturn projections.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, coupled with effective problem‑solving.
• Desirable: Professional qualification from a recognized body (e.g., RICS).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and financial software like COINS.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and valuations in team settings.
• Substantial hands‑on involvement in live projects, final accounts, and value engineering.
• Track record in dispute resolution and procuring major subcontractor packages.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and leading staff development.
• Background in healthcare, education, mixed‑use, or commercial projects is highly advantageous.
• Adaptable and resilient in a changing environment.

This full‑time, permanent role is 37.5 hours per week. If you're ready to elevate your career in a supportive, forward‑thinking organization, please apply with your CV.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.