Senior Quantity Surveyor

Rise Technical; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial refurbishment projects up to £6M. The role offers influence and autonomy, with the opportunity for professional growth and a competitive salary package that includes a car allowance and 23 days of holiday. Ideal candidates will have a main contractor background and strong communication skills, enjoying a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

23 Days Holiday

Pension

Employee Assistance Package

Qualifications

• Main contractor background with experience in commercial projects.
• Confident in working with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activity across several live refurbishment projects.
• Produce bills of quantities and monthly accounts.
• Manage valuations and variations.

Skills

Experience in refurbishment projects

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

£60,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + 23 Days Holiday + Pension + Employee Assistance Package

Plymouth (office based)

Rare and exciting opportunity for an experience Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a diverse mix of refurbishment and new-build projects valued up to £6M. With a strong pipeline and major work across the education, defence, healthcare and industrial sectors, this role offers real influence, variety and autonomy.

You'll be joining a supportive and secure business with the chance to work directly with senior leadership on varied, high-value refurbishment schemes. In return, you'll receive tailored training, like Chartership support, and an attractive salary and benefits package designed to help you grow long term.

This well-established main contractor has decades of experience delivering high-quality refurbishment projects across the commercial sector and enjoys a strong reputation throughout the South West. Following a period of significant growth, during which they have nearly doubled turnover to around £20M, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to work closely with the directors and drive commercial excellence across their projects.

Day to day, you'll lead commercial activity across several live projects, from producing bills of quantities and monthly accounts to managing valuations, variations and contract administration under JCT and NEC forms. You'll work closely with site teams, attend regular progress meetings and maintain excellent communication with project stakeholders to ensure profitable delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a main contractor background with experience delivering commercial projects. You will be confident working with JCT and NEC contracts, enjoy mentoring junior team members, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This is an exciting long-term opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, with dedicated support for personal development, funding toward Chartership, and the potential to progress into a Commercial Manager role as the business continues to grow.

The Role

• Working on Commercial refurbishment projects up to £6M
• Managing multiple live commercial refurbishment projects
• Producing bills of quantities and monthly accounts
• Conducting valuations and managing variations
• Supporting project teams and mentoring junior staff

The Person

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor (refurbishment / main contractor)
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused attitude