Quantity Surveyor in Abbotskerswell

Energy Jobline AZ; Abbotskerswell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a large-scale public sector project in the Southwest of England. The position offers the opportunity to manage subcontractor procurement and provide critical commercial insights. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Quantity Surveying and have main contractor experience, particularly in public sector projects. This role is set to make a long-term impact on community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience with public sector projects.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments & reporting.
• Support change control and risk mitigation.
• Conduct site measurements for payments.

Skills

Main contractor experience

Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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 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.

Key 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 in a Quantity Surveyor

• 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.

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