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Quantity Surveyor
Job summary
A boutique construction contractor in Exeter is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support operations on live residential projects. The role includes commercial management of subcontract packages, tender processes, and procurement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, along with proven experience in residential projects. This is an office-based position with competitive salary and benefits.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on residential projects.
- Experience managing subcontract packages end-to-end.
- Strong knowledge of the residential sector.
Responsibilities
- Manage major subcontract packages and tender processes.
- Procure subcontractors and manage contracts.
- Support the Commercial Manager in day-to-day functions.
Skills
Education
Quantity Surveyor, Exeter, boutique construction contractor and property developer
Location: Exeter, Devon
Position: Quantity Surveyor
Contractor Type: Residential Construction
Reporting To: Commercial Manager
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £40-£60k per annum (depending on experience), plus pension and company benefits
A small bespoke construction property company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Manager overseeing two live residential projects and working on pre-construction for up-and-coming schemes in the pipeline. This is an office-based role with weekly visits to sites in North Devon. Consisting of a 100-unit water fronted development and the private sale of apartments in a listed building.
- Commercial management of major subcontract packages (e.g. M&E, façade, groundworks, structural frame)
- Preparation and management of tender processes for allocated packages
- Subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and contract administration
- Valuations, variations, and change management
- Accurate cost reporting and forecasting, supporting monthly CVRs
- Management of interim payments and final accounts
- Ensuring contractual compliance and managing risk and opportunity within packages
- Supporting the Commercial Manager in all day-to-day commercial functions
- Contributing to cost control, reporting systems, and overall project delivery efficiency
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor working on residential new build or refurbishment projects for a small to medium sized contractor or residential developer.
- Demonstrable experience managing subcontract packages end-to-end
- Strong knowledge of the residential sector
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills
- Degree-qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
- Join a growing bespoke property business in the heart of Exeter.
- Cash rich business
- Chance to grow with the company and follow a promotional route to senior level.
- Work alongside a strong, commercial, pre-con and delivery team
- Professional, high-quality working environment on a technically complex and rewarding project
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