Quantity Surveyor

Pertemps Tm; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

Pertemps Tm is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for an Exeter-based role with a leading housebuilder. You will own commercial elements from procurement through final account, handling cost planning, tendering, and subcontractor management across a range of residential schemes.

Regular site travel is required, with a mix of office-based and home-working elements. Strong communication and independent project running are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the housebuilding/residential development sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Ability to run your own projects independently.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence (regular site travel required).

Responsibilities

• Preparing and issuing trade specifications and tender packages.
• Tender analysis and subcontractor appointment.
• Managing subcontractor packages and attending pre-start meetings.
• Ensuring health & safety compliance is in place pre-construction.
• Budget management and cost reporting.
• Site measurements, valuations, and managing final accounts.
• Liaising with internal and external teams to drive commercial success.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Residential development

Cost planning

Tender analysis

Budget management

Site procurement

Contract negotiation

Job description

Join an Award-Winning Developer – Quantity Surveyor | Exeter | Permanent

An award-winning, privately owned developer with a track record of success and a reputation for attracting top industry talent is looking to expand its commercial team. We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in the housebuilding sector.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial ownership of your projects – from site procurement through to final account. You’ll be working on a variety of residential schemes and will be fully involved in all aspects of cost planning and control.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and issuing trade specifications and tender packages
• Tender analysis and subcontractor appointment
• Managing subcontractor packages and attending pre-start meetings
• Ensuring health & safety compliance is in place pre-construction
• Budget management and cost reporting
• Site measurements, valuations, and managing final accounts
• Liaising with internal and external teams to drive commercial success

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the housebuilding/residential development sector
• Strong commercial acumen and a proactive, hands-on approach
• Ability to run your own projects independently
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Full UK driving licence (regular site travel required)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE) + package
• Company benefits
• Supportive and ambitious working environment
• Real opportunities for career progression

Location

Office-based in Exeter with regular travel to sites and 1 day working from home!