Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes and Reece; Exeter; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece in Exeter is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a reputable regional main contractor. You will lead commercial activities on projects valued up to £15m, from pre-construction through final account.

You will report to the Commercial Manager, mentor junior staff, oversee procurement of sub-contractor packages, and liaise with client teams to resolve issues. A welcoming team culture and clear growth path are on offer.

Qualifications

• Hold a BSc Quantity Surveying or HNC.
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Proficient in administering JCT and NEC contracts.
• Must live in a commutable location to Exeter and be happy to visit office and sites as required.
• Must have the full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as commercial lead on projects from pre-construction to final account.
• Mentor junior surveyors and support professional development.
• Oversee procurement and sub-contractor packages.
• Manage final accounts and dispute resolution.
• Liaise with client teams.

Skills

Contract administration

Team mentoring

Stakeholder liaison

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

HNC

Tools

JCT

NEC

Job description

Reference: AASQSEXETER_1790153263
Posted: September 23, 2026

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a highly reputable regional main contractor based in Exeter. The business operates out of several offices across the country, and as a group undertakes projects across a diverse project portfolio including education, healthcare, commercial, heritage and light industrial valuing typically up to £15mil.

They're now looking to expand their team in Exeter with an additional Senior Quantity Surveyor.

About the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor:

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be working as commercial lead on projects managing them from pre-construction through to final account. You will report into the Commercial Manager and will be responsible for managing / mentoring junior members of staff.

Key Responsibilities as Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Work alongside pre-construction team on any 2-stage tenders
• Oversee the projects procurement / management of sub-contractor packages
• Deal with final accounts / any dispute resolution that may arise
• Liaise with the clients teams
• Mentor junior members of the Surveying team and be involved in their professional development

Key Requirements for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role:

• Hold a BSc Quantity Surveying or HNC
• Have experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Be proficient in administering various forms of contract including JCT and NEC
• Must live in a commutable location to Exeter and be happy to visit office and sites as required
• MUST have the full right to work in the UK

Whats on offer for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role:

• Salary: Up to £80k
• Opportunity for growth within the role
• Excellent team culture
• Strong pipeline of projects in the region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking business with ample growth opportunity.