Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential (Hybrid, Exeter)

Pertemps Tm; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

Pertemps Tm is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for an Exeter-based role with a leading housebuilder. You will own commercial elements from procurement through final account, handling cost planning, tendering, and subcontractor management across a range of residential schemes.

Regular site travel is required, with a mix of office-based and home-working elements. Strong communication and independent project running are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the housebuilding/residential development sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Ability to run your own projects independently.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence (regular site travel required).

Responsibilities

• Preparing and issuing trade specifications and tender packages.
• Tender analysis and subcontractor appointment.
• Managing subcontractor packages and attending pre-start meetings.
• Ensuring health & safety compliance is in place pre-construction.
• Budget management and cost reporting.
• Site measurements, valuations, and managing final accounts.
• Liaising with internal and external teams to drive commercial success.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Residential development

Cost planning

Tender analysis

Budget management

Site procurement

Contract negotiation

Job description

Pertemps Tm is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for an Exeter-based role with a leading housebuilder. You will own commercial elements from procurement through final account, handling cost planning, tendering, and subcontractor management across a range of residential schemes.

Regular site travel is required, with a mix of office-based and home-working elements. Strong communication and independent project running are essential for success.