Quantity Surveyor

Foresight Search Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Foresight Search Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for civil engineering and infrastructure projects in Exeter/Devon. The role focuses on commercial management from procurement through final account, with exposure to NEC contracts and a strong team environment.

Ideal candidates will have around five years' post‑graduate experience and a proactive approach. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive, growth‑oriented company.

Qualifications

• Five years' post-graduate experience in civil engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience with NEC contracts is beneficial, with on‑the‑job training available.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of quantity surveying principles.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of civil engineering and water infrastructure projects across Devon.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Procurement and payment administration of subcontractors.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and cost/value reconciliations.
• Identify and manage variations and contractual changes.
• Monitor project costs, risks and commercial performance.

Skills

Commercial management

Interim valuations

Subcontractor procurement

Cost reporting

Variations & changes

NEC contracts knowledge

Final accounts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Civils & Infrastructure

Location: Exeter / Devon

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Water Utilities

Contract: Permanent

The Company

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join a highly successful civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering projects across Devon.

The business operates on an established, long-term water utilities framework, providing an excellent pipeline of secured work and genuine long‑term career stability.

With a strong reputation in the infrastructure sector, the company offers an excellent working environment, a supportive commercial team and a commitment to developing its people.

Importantly, you don't need previous civil engineering or NEC contract experience to be considered. The company is happy to provide training and development for a Quantity Surveyor with the right contracting background, attitude and ambition.

Quantity Surveyor - The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with approximately five years' post‑graduate experience to develop their career within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector.

Working across a range of water utilities and infrastructure projects throughout Devon, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account.

The role offers excellent exposure to NEC contracts, framework agreements and the commercial delivery of infrastructure projects, with guidance and support from an experienced commercial team.

For someone looking to transition from general main contracting, building or a relevant specialist contracting background into civil engineering, this could be an ideal opportunity.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Commercial management of civil engineering and water infrastructure projects across Devon.
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Subcontractor procurement, management and payment administration.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and cost/value reconciliations.
• Identification and management of variations, compensation events and contractual changes.
• Working with NEC forms of contract, with training provided where required.
• Monitoring project costs, risks and commercial performance.
• Liaising closely with operational teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Supporting final accounts and ensuring commercial targets are achieved.

The Ideal Candidate

• Approximately five years' or more post‑graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Background working for a main contractor or relevant specialist subcontractor.
• Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Some understanding of NEC contracts would be beneficial, although full training can be provided.
• Good commercial awareness and a sound understanding of general quantity surveying principles.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and genuinely keen to learn and develop.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, positive approach.
• Ambition to build a long‑term career within civil engineering and infrastructure.