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Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering Exeter / Plymouth £70k - £75k + £9,000 Car Allowance + Bonus The Opportunity We re recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for an established civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across Devon and Cornwall. You ll take commercial responsibility for circa £50m of projects , including: Reservoirs Flood alleviation schemes Bridges and structures Highways Major civil engineering infrastructure The Role Working closely with the commercial, design and delivery teams, you ll be responsible for: Commercial management of major civils projects Applications, valuations and cost reporting Subcontract procurement and account management Variations and compensation events Forecasting, cost and value management Contractual and commercial risk Client and supply chain negotiations Monthly financial reporting Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff About You We re looking for an experienced QS with a strong contracting background across civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, utilities or heavy civils . You ll ideally have: Strong civil engineering Quantity Surveying experience Good working knowledge of NEC Subcontract procurement and commercial management experience Strong forecasting and cost reporting skills Relevant QS, Commercial Management or construction qualification Good communication and negotiation skills The Package £70k - £75k salary £9,000 car allowance Annual company bonus Pension matched up to 10% Hybrid working Chartership support Professional development Long-term career progression Major projects across Devon and Cornwall Interested? If you re a Senior QS looking for serious civils projects, a strong package and long-term work in the South West , let s have a conversation.

Building Surveyor Plymouth £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits Big Consultancy Projects. Small Consultancy Freedom. We re recruiting a Chartered Building Surveyor to join a highly regarded construction consultancy in Plymouth. This is a business that punches comfortably above its weight. They ve built an excellent reputation across the South West through technical expertise, strong project delivery and long-standing client relationships , securing the type and scale of work you d often associate with considerably larger national consultancies. The difference? You won t disappear into a huge corporate machine. You ll have direct client exposure, genuine ownership of your projects and the freedom to manage your workload, backed by an experienced and supportive team. The Projects There s plenty of variety. Projects typically range from £250,000 to £2 million , covering: Heritage and listed buildings Commercial refurbishment Mixed-use developments Healthcare Education Public sector schemes With a healthy pipeline of repeat business and new commissions, you ll be joining at a busy and exciting point in the consultancy s growth. The Role As Building Surveyor , you ll deliver a blend of professional Building Surveying and project-led work, taking responsibility for schemes from initial brief through to completion. You ll manage your own portfolio, develop relationships with clients and work alongside an established team while being trusted to get on with the job. Expect a role covering: Professional Building Surveying services Refurbishment and alteration projects Contract administration Project management Surveys and technical reporting Client liaison and consultancy Project delivery from inception through to completion There s plenty of responsibility from day one, but equally plenty of support when you need it. About You We re looking for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor with: A degree in Building Surveying MRICS Chartered status At least two years post-chartership experience Experience within a consultancy environment Strong project management capability Confidence dealing directly with clients Experience delivering refurbishment and alteration projects The ability to commute to Plymouth or relocate to the area You ll suit this business if you enjoy having ownership of your work, direct relationships with clients and the freedom to make things happen without layers of corporate bureaucracy. What s In It For You? £50,000 - £55,000 salary plus benefits Excellent variety of projects and sectors Strong and secure pipeline of work Genuine autonomy and responsibility Clear opportunities for career progression Continued professional development Supportive and experienced team Regular company social events The opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing consultancy Interested? If you re a Chartered Building Surveyor looking for interesting projects, genuine responsibility and the freedom of a smaller consultancy without sacrificing the quality of the work , this deserves a conversation. Apply today or contact Girling Jones Recruitment for a confidential chat.

Senior Building Surveyor Exeter The Opportunity We re working with a highly respected property and construction consultancy to recruit a Senior Building Surveyor for their established Exeter team. With a strong and consistent pipeline of work across the South West, this is an excellent opportunity to join a secure, successful consultancy offering genuine variety, autonomy and long-term career progression. You ll work across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning education, commercial, retail and care , combining professional building surveying services with hands-on project delivery. This is a role where you ll have real ownership of your work, from initial client brief through to completion, delivering projects that improve buildings and environments used by communities across the region. The Role As Senior Building Surveyor , you ll take responsibility for a varied portfolio of professional and project-led instructions, working closely with clients, consultants and internal teams. Your role will include: Delivering a broad range of professional building surveying services Leading refurbishment, improvement and asset management projects Managing projects from initial brief through design, procurement and delivery to completion Acting as lead consultant and key client contact Preparing specifications, reports and technical documentation Undertaking contract administration and project management duties Coordinating internal disciplines and external consultants Ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on programme and to a high standard You ll be given the autonomy to manage your own workload and client relationships, backed by an experienced and collaborative wider team. About You We re looking for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor who is comfortable taking ownership of projects and dealing directly with clients. You ll ideally bring: MRICS status Strong experience across professional building surveying and project delivery Good technical knowledge of refurbishment and asset improvement works Experience of contract administration and project management CAD proficiency Revit experience would be advantageous, but isn t essential Strong communication and client-facing skills A practical, proactive and solutions-focused approach Most importantly, you ll be someone who enjoys taking responsibility for projects, building strong client relationships and being part of a professional but down-to-earth team. What s On Offer? Alongside a competitive package, you ll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people and offers: Excellent job security backed by a healthy forward workload Hybrid working and genuine flexibility Clear and structured career progression A varied portfolio with plenty of technical and project diversity Genuine autonomy and ownership of your work Projects with visible community impact Modern, high-quality Exeter offices A supportive, professional and people-focused working environment Interested? If you re an experienced Building Surveyor looking for greater autonomy, interesting projects, long-term security and a clear route for progression , this is an opportunity well worth exploring. Apply in confidence today for further information.

Site Agent Exeter The Opportunity We re recruiting a Site Agent for a respected civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across Devon and Somerset . With a strong secured workload, projects typically range from £5m to £40m across: Highways and infrastructure Bridges and structures Section 278 works Public realm Road widening and junction improvements The Role You ll take responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of projects, managing: Day-to-day site operations Site teams and subcontractors Client and progress meetings Short-term programmes and look-aheads RAMS and H&S compliance Engineering drawings and specifications Quality assurance and project delivery About You You ll be an experienced Site Agent with: Civil Engineering degree or relevant qualification Main contractor experience Highways, infrastructure or structures experience Strong leadership and communication skills Good commercial awareness A practical, proactive approach to delivery The Package Competitive salary Company vehicle Performance bonus Private healthcare Pension 26 days holiday Training and career progression Secure regional workload Interested? If you re an experienced Site Agent looking for serious projects, regional work and long-term security , apply today for a confidential conversation.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering Truro £70k - £74k + £9,000 Car Allowance + Annual Bonus The Opportunity We re recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for an established civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across Cornwall and the South West. Based predominantly in Truro and across Cornwall , you ll take commercial responsibility for circa £50m of civil engineering projects , with travel to the Exeter office required just one day per week . Projects include: Reservoirs Flood alleviation schemes Bridges and structures Highways Major infrastructure works The Role Working alongside the commercial, design and project delivery teams, you ll manage: Commercial performance across major civils projects Applications, valuations and cost reporting Subcontract procurement and accounts Variations and compensation events Forecasting, cost and value management Contractual and commercial risk Client and supply chain negotiations Monthly financial reporting Support and mentoring of junior commercial staff About You We re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong contracting background across civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, utilities or heavy civils . You ll ideally have: Strong civil engineering Quantity Surveying experience Good working knowledge of NEC Subcontract procurement and commercial management experience Strong forecasting and cost reporting skills Relevant QS, Commercial Management or construction qualification Strong communication and negotiation skills The Package £70k - £74k salary £9,000 car allowance Annual company bonus Pension matched up to 10% Based predominantly in Truro / Cornwall Just one day per week in Exeter Chartership support and professional development Long-term career progression Major secured infrastructure projects across the region Interested? If you re a Senior QS based in Cornwall looking for major civil engineering projects without a working week spent travelling out of the county , let s have a conversation.

Site Agent Highways Structures Bristol / South West The Opportunity We re working with a respected and financially strong civil engineering contractor delivering highways structures and reinforced concrete projects across the South West. With secured frameworks, repeat clients and a healthy pipeline of work, they re looking for an experienced Site Agent to join their Bristol-based team. Projects typically include bridges, retaining walls, culverts, parapets and associated highways infrastructure , predominantly across the region south of Bristol. The Role You ll take responsibility for the delivery of multiple highways structures and RC schemes from mobilisation through to completion. Key responsibilities include: Managing day-to-day site delivery Chairing client and progress meetings Coordinating subcontractors and supply chain Leading and supporting site teams Producing short-term programmes and look-aheads Preparing and reviewing RAMS Managing QA and H&S compliance Reading drawings, specifications and technical information Ensuring projects meet programme, quality and framework requirements About You We re looking for an experienced Site Agent with: Civil Engineering degree or relevant qualification Main contractor experience Strong highways structures and reinforced concrete experience Experience working within framework environments Good commercial awareness Strong leadership and communication skills A practical, solutions-focused approach to delivery The Package Competitive salary Company vehicle or car allowance Performance-related bonus Private healthcare Pension 26 days annual leave Ongoing training and development Secure, long-term regional workload Interested? Apply today for a confidential conversation and further details.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering Exeter £70k - £75k + £9,000 Car Allowance + Annual Bonus The Opportunity We re recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the South West. Based from Exeter , you ll take commercial responsibility for circa £50m of projects across: Reservoirs and water infrastructure Flood alleviation schemes Bridges and structures Highways Major civil engineering works It s a substantial regional workload offering technical variety, commercial responsibility and long-term project security. The Role Working closely with the commercial, design and delivery teams, you ll be responsible for: Commercial management of major civils projects Applications, valuations and cost reporting Subcontract procurement and account management Variations and compensation events Forecasting, cost and value management Contractual and commercial risk Client and supply chain negotiations Monthly financial reporting Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff About You We re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor from a civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, utilities or heavy civils contracting background. You ll ideally have: Strong civil engineering QS experience Good working knowledge of NEC Subcontract procurement experience Strong forecasting and cost reporting skills Relevant QS, Commercial Management or construction qualification Good commercial, communication and negotiation skills The Package £70k - £74k salary £9,000 car allowance Annual company bonus Pension matched up to 10% Hybrid working Exeter-based role Chartership support and professional development Long-term career progression Strong pipeline of major regional infrastructure projects Interested? If you re a Senior QS looking for major civils, serious commercial responsibility and a strong South West workload , let s have a conversation.

Freelance Senior Site Agent Bridgwater £560 Per Day PAYE Including Holiday Pay Contract Until 2029 The Opportunity We re looking for an experienced Senior Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project near Bridgwater, taking responsibility for the delivery of a significant reinforced concrete and heavy civils package. This is a long-term freelance opportunity with work programmed through to 2029 , offering excellent continuity on one of the UK s largest and most technically challenging infrastructure schemes. A major focus of the position will be design coordination , working between the design, engineering and construction teams to ensure information is technically correct, buildable and available in line with programme. The Project Works include: Major in-situ reinforced concrete structures Retaining walls and reinforced bases Formwork, falsework and reinforcement Deep drainage and infrastructure Heavy foundations and structural concrete Earthworks and temporary works The Role As Senior Site Agent , you ll take ownership of a substantial package of works, leading delivery while providing the key interface between design, engineering, construction and commercial teams . Responsibilities will include: Taking overall responsibility for safe and successful delivery of your package Leading design coordination between site, designers and construction teams Reviewing designs for buildability, sequencing and construction methodology Driving design information and resolving technical queries ahead of programme Managing design changes, RFIs and technical interfaces Coordinating permanent and temporary works requirements Leading Site Agents, Section Engineers, Site Engineers and delivery teams Managing subcontractors and specialist RC packages Developing short and medium-term programmes and construction sequencing Monitoring progress against programme and implementing recovery measures where required Chairing design, progress and coordination meetings Ensuring QA, ITP and project specification requirements are achieved Working closely with commercial teams around change, risk and package performance Managing site logistics, resources and material requirements Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance Reporting progress, risks and technical issues to senior project leadership About You We re looking for an established Senior Site Agent with experience delivering complex reinforced concrete or heavy civil engineering packages. Your background could include: Major infrastructure Reinforced concrete structures Bridges or tunnels Nuclear or energy Water infrastructure Major structural and heavy civils packages You ll need: Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering Strong RC and heavy civils experience Proven design coordination experience Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams Strong understanding of temporary works and construction sequencing Excellent technical, leadership and communication skills Ability to identify and resolve design and buildability issues before they affect delivery Right to work in the UK Ability to work within commuting distance of Bridgwater Rate & Package £560 per day PAYE including holiday pay Contract programmed through to 2029 Major UK infrastructure project Technically challenging RC and heavy civils package All required site equipment provided Interested? If you re a Senior Site Agent who can bridge the gap between design and delivery , lead major packages and keep complex construction moving, we d like to hear from you.

Site Manager Water Infrastructure Exeter £60,000 + £5,400 Car Allowance / Company Vehicle + Package The Opportunity We re recruiting an experienced Site Manager to deliver projects across the South West Water AMP8 framework for a leading UK civil engineering contractor. You ll manage multiple schemes valued from £50k to £2m , covering pipelines, reservoirs, pumping stations and associated clean water and wastewater infrastructure. Please note: Previous water utilities experience is essential. Applications without clean water or wastewater experience cannot be considered. The Role You ll take ownership of multiple live projects, managing: Site teams, subcontractors and supply chain Programme, milestones and project delivery Health & Safety, CDM and temporary works RAMS, quality inspections and site documentation Client meetings and stakeholder relationships Budgets, forecasts and NEC contract performance Pre-construction and buildability input KPIs, SLAs and framework requirements About You You ll need: Proven clean water and/or wastewater project experience Civil engineering main contractor background Experience working on water utility frameworks NEC contract knowledge, ideally NEC4 Experience managing multiple concurrent projects Strong commercial and programme awareness Good client and stakeholder management skills HNC/HND/NVQ/Degree or equivalent construction qualification SMSTS, CSCS and relevant site qualifications The Package £60,000 salary £5,400 car allowance or company vehicle 25 days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare Pension Hybrid working Enhanced family leave Training and career development Long-term secured AMP8 workload Interested? If you re an experienced Site Manager with a background in water infrastructure and want secure, long-term work across the South West , apply today for a confidential conversation.