Location: Exeter (office based, with hybrid working available once settled in the role)
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum + car allowance + benefits
Contract type: Permanent
The Company
An established building services and construction business is looking for a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join its Exeter office. You’ll work alongside an established team on a varied portfolio of small works projects, with a strong pipeline of work across the South West.
The Role
Reporting into the Regional Director, you will cover both estimating and quantity surveying on projects ranging from £100k to £5m. The portfolio spans defence, commercial, healthcare, and public sector schemes, covering new build, refurbishment, and fit out. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys working across sectors and being involved from tender through to delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing tenders and estimates for small works projects from £100k to £5m
* Sourcing and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
* Managing project costs, valuations, and subcontractor payments
* Preparing cost reports, forecasts, and final accounts
* Managing variations and change control
* Working closely with the wider team to deliver projects on budget and to programme
* Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
About You
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator, ideally with a main contractor or similar
* Experience on small works projects across new build, refurbishment, and fit out
* Experience in defence, healthcare, commercial, or public sector work is an advantage
* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
* Confident working independently and as part of an established team
* Full UK driving licence
Working Pattern
The role will initially be office based five days a week, with the option of hybrid working once you are settled in the role.
What’s on Offer
* £60,000-£70,000 per annum, dependent on experience
* Car allowance
* Holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* Contributory pension
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Hybrid working option after settling in
* Varied project portfolio across defence, healthcare, commercial, and public sector
* Supportive, established team environment
Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year