Senior Quantity Surveyor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive package

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is partnering with a well-established regional contractor in Exeter to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role. You will take commercial control over a portfolio of construction and refurbishment schemes across the Southwest, working closely with senior management.

The role demands strong procurement, cost management and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, while mentoring junior members of the commercial team and maintaining excellent client

Qualifications

• Proven background in the construction industry.
• Experience managing commercial aspects of multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, subcontract management, valuations and final accounts.
• Ability to confidently manage project costs and produce accurate forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial responsibility for multiple construction and refurbishment projects.
• Managing projects from procurement through to final account.
• Reviewing and administering contractual documentation and commercial terms.
• Procuring, negotiating and managing subcontractors and suppliers.
• Preparing and agreeing client valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, cash flow, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Producing accurate monthly cost reports and forecasts through to completion.
• Supporting operational teams with commercial and financial reporting.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and the supply chain.
• Providing support and guidance to junior members of the commercial team.
• Assisting with estimating or wider pre-construction activities where required.

Skills

Procurement

Cost management

Subcontract management

Final accounts

Cash flow forecast

Job description

A well-established regional contractor seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Exeter office, offering a permanent role with a salary between £65,000 and £70,000 plus a comprehensive package.

Working closely with senior management, you will assume full commercial control over a portfolio of construction and refurbishment schemes across the Southwest, spanning public and private clients.

Your duties will encompass precise procurement, rigorous cost management, and ensuring each project meets its financial targets.

This position suits a commercially astute professional with strong technical skills and experience handling multiple contracts concurrently.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package alongside the stated salary, reflecting the seniority and responsibility of this post.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Exeter Construction RGB Recruitment is working with a well-established and growing construction contractor to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful regional business with a strong pipeline of work across the Southwest. The company delivers a varied range of high-quality construction and refurbishment projects for clients across both the public and private sectors.

Working closely with the senior management team, you will take commercial responsibility for several projects simultaneously, ensuring they are procured effectively, managed commercially and delivered in line with financial expectations.

The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Taking commercial responsibility for multiple construction and refurbishment projects.
• Managing projects from procurement through to final account.
• Reviewing and administering contractual documentation and commercial terms.
• Procuring, negotiating and managing subcontractors and suppliers.
• Preparing and agreeing client valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, cash flow, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Producing accurate monthly cost reports and forecasts through to completion.
• Supporting operational teams with commercial and financial reporting.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and the supply chain.
• Providing support and guidance to junior members of the commercial team.
• Assisting with estimating or wider pre-construction activities where required.

About You

We are looking to speak with experienced Quantity Surveyors who have:

• A proven background within the construction industry.
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, subcontract management, valuations and final accounts.
• The ability to confidently manage project costs and produce accurate forecasts.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive and commercially focused approach to work.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

The Opportunity

This role would suit an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor, or an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career, who is keen to join a growing and forward-thinking regional contractor. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of the business while developing their own career within a supportive and collaborative environment.