Quantity Surveyor – Full Time – Plymouth

Catering; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Our client in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of commercial management on projects valued from £500k to £15m. Based in Plymouth, you will work with a tight-knit team to drive profitability and ensure contract compliance across pre-construction to final account.

The role requires proven main contracting experience, familiarity with JCT/NEC, and strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in main contracting.
• Experience on new build and refurbishment projects in public/commercial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contract forms.
• Confident communicator with negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects from pre-construction through final account.
• Preparation and agreement of interim valuations and payment applications.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages including tendering and valuing works.
• Cost reporting, forecasting, and monitoring project profitability.
• Management of variations, change control, and contract compliance.
• Negotiation and agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and site team.
• Support the Commercial Director with commercial strategy and reporting.

Skills

Quantity surveyor experience

Main contracting environment

Contract negotiations

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

JCT/NEC contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Plymouth | £40,000 £55,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded construction contractor with a strong presence across the South West. Known for delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment projects across the public and commercial sectors, they are now looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will take ownership of the commercial management of projects ranging from £500k to £15m in value, working locally in Plymouth and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a healthy and varied project pipeline, offering genuine scope for career progression within a supportive and collaborative commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Preparation and agreement of interim valuations and applications for payment
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages, including tendering, placing orders, and valuing works
• Cost reporting, forecasting, and monitoring project profitability
• Management of variations, change control, and contract compliance
• Negotiation and agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and the site team
• Supporting the Commercial Director with commercial strategy and reporting

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
• Experience across new build and refurbishment projects, ideally within public and/or commercial sectors
• Strong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contract forms
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Commercially astute, organised, and able to manage multiple packages/projects simultaneously
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• Full UK driving licence
• This is an office/site based position therefore candidates will need to live within easy commute of Plymouth.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 £55,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Attractive benefits package
• The opportunity to work on a varied and substantial project pipeline across Plymouth and surrounding areas
• Genuine career development within a growing commercial team

If you’re a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity with a contractor offering real project variety and career progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £40000 – £55000/annum Plus car allowance

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Plymouth, Devon