Senior Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial management of residential projects. This role involves managing costs, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to high-quality standards. The company offers a competitive salary, a choice of car allowances, and generous leave policies. With a strong focus on integrity and collaboration, this is an exciting opportunity for career progression within a dynamic team. If you are passionate about delivering quality in construction and mentoring junior staff, this role could be your next big step.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary + annual bonus

Choice of company car, car allowance, or travel allowance

Up to 33 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Access to employee rewards portal

Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a PQS/SQS or Commercial Lead in residential housebuilding.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing build costs, budgets, and tender processes across multiple residential sites.
• Leading on contract negotiations and commercial risk management.

Skills

Budget Management

Cost Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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We’re proud to be recruiting for an exciting Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity on behalf of a leading housebuilder with a strong presence across the South West. This permanent role is based at one of the region’s flagship residential developments in Plymouth with operating office in Exeter.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in overseeing all aspects of commercial management for new build residential schemes. This includes managing project costs, enhancing value for money, and ensuring projects are delivered on budget, on time, and to high-quality standards.

? What’s in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary + annual bonus
• Choice of company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Access to employee rewards portal
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

?️ What we’re looking for:

• HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (Degree desirable)
• Experience as a PQS/SQS or Commercial Lead in residential housebuilding
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, legal obligations, and procurement processes
• Excellent budget and cost management skills
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational abilities
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Ability to lead commercial aspects across large-scale developments
• Desire to mentor junior members of the team
• Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g., CIOB or RICS) is a plus

? Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing build costs, budgets, and tender processes across multiple residential sites
• Preparing and overseeing sub-contract packages and orders
• Reporting on costs, forecasting, and site valuations
• Leading on contract negotiations and commercial risk management
• Attending project meetings, subcontractor adjudications, and monthly valuation reviews
• Supporting the wider commercial team, mentoring junior surveyors, and ensuring financial control of projects
• Handling variation orders, final accounts, and retention releases
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure project and budget alignment

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-respected business that values integrity, quality, and collaboration — and one that offers real career progression within a dynamic and growing commercial team.

? Interested?

If you’d like to learn more, please contact O’Neill & Brennan in confidence. We’d love to discuss how this role could be the next big step in your career.