Quantity Surveyor

Division – Construction (White Collar)

Pay: From £50,000 per annum DOE

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Devon, with travel to project sites across the South West

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

VentureRecruit is working with an established and growing regional construction contractor to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business delivering a varied portfolio of construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects across the South West.

The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for projects from initial costing through to final account, working closely with Contracts Managers, Site Managers, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

This is a varied role offering genuine responsibility across multiple projects, with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the commercial performance and continued growth of the business.

The salary starts from £50,000 per annum, although the client is prepared to offer more for a candidate with the right level of experience and industry knowledge.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of multiple construction projects.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets and project forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditure, profitability and commercial risk.
• Produce valuations and applications for payment.
• Manage projects through to final account.
• Assess variations and negotiate associated costs.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, appointments and payments.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and commercial compliance.
• Attend client, site and progress meetings.
• Work closely with Contracts Managers, Site Managers and the wider delivery team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial reporting throughout each project.
• Support tendering and pre-construction activities where required.
• Assist with cost planning and project feasibility.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed budgets and commercial objectives.

Required Skills and Experience:

Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry is essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong knowledge of construction contracts, valuations and cost management.
• Have experience managing projects commercially from commencement through to completion.
• Be confident negotiating with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Have strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Be commercially aware with a good understanding of project profitability.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be comfortable managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Be confident producing accurate commercial reports and forecasts.
• Have a proactive approach to identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Be able to work effectively with operational and commercial teams.
• Hold a relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification, which is preferred.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

What We Offer:

• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Salary from £50,000 per annum, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Varied construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects.
• Projects across Devon and the wider South West.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing regional contractor.
• Genuine responsibility across multiple projects.
• Opportunity for long-term career development.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Competitive package based on experience and industry knowledge.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity with an established construction business and are interested in working across a varied portfolio of projects throughout the South West, we’d like to hear from you.

All applications and initial conversations will be handled in complete confidence.

Please submit your CV to:

[email protected]

or call the VentureRecruit team on 01626 785685 for more information.

Pay: From £50,000 per annum DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Location: Devon, with travel to project sites across the South West