Associate Quantity Surveyor

  • Build Maintain Recruit Limited
  • Alphington, Devon
  • 31/03/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Architect and Design

Job Description

Associate Quantity Surveyor Leadership Opportunity

Exeter High-Quality Residential Projects Devon & Cornwall

Join a Leading Name in Residential Cost Consultancy

An award-winning, independent firm of Chartered Quantity Surveyors is looking for an Associate-level leader to join its growing Exeter team.
This is no ordinary consultancy. With a boutique feel and ambitious young leadership, the business has built a reputation as one of the leading residential cost consultants in the South West, delivering exceptional projects across coastal and waterside locations.
Their work is defined by quality, sustainability, and design excellence and their culture is built on service, professionalism, and forward-thinking ideas.

The Opportunity

This is a key leadership role within the business.
You ll play a central part in:
  • Delivering high-quality residential projects
  • Helping shape the future direction of the company
  • Driving commercial performance and growth
You ll be equally comfortable leading from the front on projects and thinking strategically about where the business goes next.

What You ll Be Doing
  • Leading the delivery of high-quality residential developments
  • Building and strengthening long-term client relationships
  • Identifying and securing new business opportunities
  • Managing team performance, project pipeline, and financial targets
  • Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level surveyors
  • Supporting APC candidates on their journey to chartership
  • Championing a culture of continuous improvement and excellence

About You
  • MRICS Chartered
  • Proven experience within a consultancy environment
  • Strong commercial awareness and leadership capability
  • Passion for residential sector
  • A natural mentor who enjoys developing others
  • Ambitious and motivated to play a role in business growth

Why Join?

This is more than just a job it s a chance to shape a business.
  • Be part of an ambitious growth journey
  • Influence the company s 5-year vision
  • Work on award-winning, design-led projects
  • Join a collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team
  • Make a genuine impact in a well-respected boutique consultancy

Package
  • £74,000 salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • RICS fees paid
  • Private healthcare
  • Private Pension
  • Quarterly bonus (linked to team performance)

Ready to Step Into Leadership?

If you re looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and grow with a business, this is a rare opportunity to take that next step.