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Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a £250m+ student accommodation project in Exeter. The role involves managing subcontractor accounts, ensuring financial success, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with Tier 1 contractors and a strong commercial focus, along with opportunities for career progression and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Travel

Private medical

Life insurance

Qualifications

Experience on £50m+ projects for Tier 1 main contractors.
Proven success leading £200m+ projects.

Responsibilities

Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and accounts.
Prepare cost/value reconciliations and client valuations.
Ensure profitability and cost control across the project.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent (RICS / CIOB desirable)

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Senior Quantity Surveyor & Commercial Lead – Tier 1 Main Contractor

Exeter

Premises Recruitment are proud to be working with a Tier 1 Main Contractor, part of a prestigious international group, delivering landmark UK construction projects from £50m to over £300m in value. Their portfolio spans residential new build, mixed-use schemes, hospitals, and major university developments.

They are currently seeking both a Senior Quantity Surveyor and a Commercial Lead to join their team on a flagship £250m+ student accommodation project in Exeter. This large-scale scheme includes seven buildings – four high-rise, two low-rise new builds, and one major refurbishment – with a three-year build programme and PCSA stage.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – £60k–£70k

We’re seeking a commercially astute and detail-focused Senior Quantity Surveyor, ideally with experience on £50m+ projects for Tier 1 main contractors. You’ll collaborate closely with construction and design teams, manage subcontractor accounts, and support the project’s financial success from procurement through to final accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and accounts
Prepare cost/value reconciliations, CVRs and client valuations
Maximise margins while delivering value and maintaining quality
Collaborate across teams to ensure contractual and financial objectives are met

Ideal Background:

Tier 1 or reputable main contractor experience
Stable UK career history
Degree qualified or equivalent (RICS / CIOB desirable)
Previous experience on high-rise residential or student accommodation projects

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager or Deputy Commercial Director. You’ll take full commercial responsibility for the £250m project, ensuring profitability, cost control, and team leadership across the commercial function.

Ideal Background:

Proven success leading £200m+ projects
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Experience in residential or student accommodation preferred but not essential
Ability to drive commercial performance at a senior level

Both roles offer:

Highly competitive salaries
Excellent benefits: car allowance, travel, private medical, life insurance and more
Genuine career progression in a well-established, forward-thinking Tier 1 contractor

To find out more about either position, click Apply or contact Abbey Stephenson on 020 8502 0111 for a confidential chat.

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