Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reference no. 1998

Location

Exeter, Devon, England

Salary

£50k - 60k per year

Type

Permanent

Job Posted

18, Sep 2025

Join a pioneering construction consultancy firm as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, leading projects from inception to completion with values ranging from £5 million to £50 million. You will deliver exceptional outcomes across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors while managing all commercial and contractual aspects.

The company is committed to meticulous, ethical, and innovative advice based on sustainable principles, creating enduring and impactful solutions for people, places, and the planet. As the first Chartered Surveying firm to achieve B Corporation certification, it sets a high standard of excellence across the UK and Europe, delivering projects that make a real difference for clients, communities, and the environment.

About the position:

  • Oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring all commercial and contractual aspects are managed effectively.
  • Lead budgeting, cost control, value engineering, and profitability management.
  • Manage contracts, including NEC and JCT, to ensure commercial success.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to keep timelines and budgets on track.
  • Support team members and foster professional growth through mentorship and leadership.

About you:

  • Minimum of 2 years PQS experience in consultancy construction project management.
  • MRICS qualification or equivalent, with a clear commitment to achieving chartered status.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, design coordination, procurement, and contract administration.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and cost management software (e.g., CADMeasure, iTWO CostX).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with performance recognition.
  • Hybrid working with flexible hours and a supportive office environment.
  • Tailored training, structured development, and clear progression opportunities.
  • 38 days annual leave, including public holidays and your birthday off.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, employer pension contributions, and life cover.
  • Access to wellness programs, virtual GP support, and comprehensive wellbeing services.
  • Participation in charitable initiatives, social events, and professional organisations.

For more information, please contact me on: Email: cruddock@carriera.co.uk Telephone: 02038174004 Mobile: 07824567907

Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application.  All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003.  All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy. 

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