Quantity Surveyor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Plymouth seeks a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to manage budgeting, procurement and cost control across education, healthcare, commercial, retail and industrial schemes.

You will lead supply chain relationships, prepare CVRs and financial reports, and support sustainability initiatives while liaising with clients. A degree in Quantity Surveying and RICS progression are desirable.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying qualification (degree or equivalent)
• Membership or working towards RICS (or similar professional body)
• Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts and construction legislation
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical reporting skills
• Understanding of sustainable procurement and social value frameworks
• Familiarity with ISO-certified management systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, procurement, and cost management across construction projects
• Build and manage relationships within a robust supply chain
• Prepare financial reports and track project performance, including CVRs
• Support sustainability and social value initiatives, including alignment with frameworks
• Liaise with clients, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery
• Provide oversight on contractual matters and assist with dispute resolution when required

Skills

Budgeting

Procurement

Cost management

Supply chain

CVRs

Sustainability

Social value

Client liaison

ISO management systems

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Tools

NEC/JCT contracts

Job description

A Quantity Surveyor is required in Plymouth for a permanent position, offering a salary between £50,000 and £55,000 plus a comprehensive package. This role involves managing all commercial aspects of construction projects across education, healthcare, commercial, retail, and industrial sectors. Key duties include leading budgeting and procurement, building strong supply chain relationships, and preparing financial reports such as CVRs. The successful candidate will also support sustainability and social value initiatives while liaising directly with clients. This position suits a commercially astute professional seeking to contribute to varied regional schemes. The working pattern is full-time, and the role reports into an established team.

Quantity Surveyor Plymouth Construction

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on budgeting, procurement, and cost management across construction projects
• Build and manage relationships within a robust supply chain
• Prepare financial reports and track project performance, including CVRs
• Support sustainability and social value initiatives, including alignment with frameworks
• Liaise with clients, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery
• Provide oversight on contractual matters and assist with dispute resolution when required

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification (degree or equivalent)
• Membership or working towards RICS (or similar professional body)
• Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts and construction legislation
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical reporting skills
• Understanding of sustainable procurement and social value frameworks
• Familiarity with ISO-certified management systems is a plus

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to make a real impact in a forward-thinking construction environment, with a strong focus on sustainability, value engineering, and stakeholder collaboration.