Quantity Surveyor

RGB Recruitment; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor in Newton Abbot for a public sector project that shapes community infrastructure in South Devon. The successful candidate will manage commercial responsibilities from procurement through to final account, ensuring high standards. Ideal for those with a degree in Quantity Surveying and contractor experience, this role offers a collaborative environment to make a meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Main contractor experience - ideally on education or public sector projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Based in the Southwest and able to travel to Newton Abbot and surrounding sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments & reporting.
• Provide timely, accurate input into CVRs.
• Support change control and risk mitigation alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Conduct site measurements to support subcontractor payment applications.
• Capture and cost all project variations with design/site teams.
• Prepare information for client payment applications.
• Offer commercial guidance to the wider project team.

Skills

Main contractor experience

Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts

Ability to conduct site measurements

Commercial guidance

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Contract: Full-time | Permanent

We're looking for a skilled and driven Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a large-scale public sector project that plays a vital role in shaping long-term community infrastructure in South Devon.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to work on a technically complex scheme, gaining hands-on experience in a secure environment where precision, collaboration, and commercial insight are essential to success.

As a Quantity Surveyor on this project, you\'ll take ownership of key commercial responsibilities, ensuring value, compliance, and high standards from procurement through to final account.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments & reporting
• Provide timely, accurate input into CVRs
• Support change control and risk mitigation alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Conduct site measurements to support subcontractor payment applications
• Capture and cost all project variations with design/site teams
• Prepare information for client payment applications
• Offer commercial guidance to the wider project team

What we\'re looking for

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Main contractor experience - ideally on education or public sector projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Full UK driving licence
• Based in the Southwest and able to travel to Newton Abbot and surrounding sites

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to be part of a forward-thinking team working on a project that will make a meaningful, long-term difference to the community.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking team on a project that will truly make a difference in the community.

Interested? Get in touch with Nicky Harris, RGB Recruitment Exeter