Quantity Surveyor

Carriera; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Carriera, a Plymouth-based construction consultancy, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its established team. You will work across a diverse portfolio including residential, hospitality, commercial and public-sector projects, gaining exposure to feasibility work, cost planning and pre-contract services while delivering projects alongside the delivery team.

You will be progressing through the APC toward MRICS, with a grounding in feasibility and cost planning and strong client and team

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Experience working within Quantity Surveying or Cost Management.
• Progressing through the APC towards MRICS.
• Good grounding in feasibility and cost planning.
• Exposure to both pre and post-contract work.
• Confident communicator with strong numerical and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility estimates and early-stage cost advice.
• Produce cost plans as projects progress through design.
• Undertake benchmarking and option appraisals.
• Support procurement and tender processes.
• Prepare tender documentation and analyse returns.
• Assist with valuations, variations and cost reporting.
• Support contract administration and final account work.
• Attend client, design team and site meetings.
• Work across a varied portfolio of residential, hospitality, commercial and public-sector projects.
• Take increasing ownership of projects as experience develops.

Skills

Cost planning

Cost estimation

Client liaison

Numerical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS APC in progress

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location

Plymouth

Sector

Property & Construction Consultancy

Salary

Competitive, depending on experience

Career

Carriera is working with an established construction consultancy looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to its Plymouth team. This is a good opportunity for someone who has already built a solid grounding in Quantity Surveying and is progressing through their APC. You'll work across a varied portfolio of private and public-sector projects, with particular exposure to feasibility work, cost planning and wider pre-contract services alongside ongoing project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility estimates and early-stage cost advice
• Produce cost plans as projects progress through design
• Undertake benchmarking and option appraisals
• Support procurement and tender processes
• Prepare tender documentation and analyse returns
• Assist with valuations, variations and cost reporting
• Support contract administration and final account work
• Attend client, design team and site meetings
• Work across a varied portfolio of residential, hospitality, commercial and public-sector projects
• Take increasing ownership of projects as experience develops

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Experience working within Quantity Surveying or Cost Management
• Currently progressing through the APC towards MRICS
• Good grounding in feasibility and cost planning
• Exposure to both pre and post-contract work
• Confident communicator with strong numerical and written skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients and project teams
• Ambitious and keen to take on increasing responsibility

About You

You’ll be commercially minded, proactive and keen to develop into a well-rounded Quantity Surveyor. The team is looking for someone who wants broad project exposure, direct client contact and a clear route towards chartership.