Quantity Surveyor

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

The Opportunity
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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Why Join this company?

• 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