Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Exeter
Sector: Construction Consultancy
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Package
The Opportunity
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a B Corp–certified, award-winning consultancy that’s shaping the future of construction across the South West.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take the lead on high-profile, purpose-driven projects spanning healthcare transformation, education facilities, research environments, and private client developments. With project values typically between £5m and £50m, you’ll have full commercial ownership of schemes that make a genuine impact on local communities.
Role Overview
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:
* Take ownership of pre- and post-contract cost management across multiple projects.
* Deliver expert budgeting, cost planning, procurement, and contract administration.
* Lead value engineering, risk management, and financial reporting.
* Administer contracts under JCT and NEC frameworks.
* Support and mentor junior surveyors as part of a collaborative, growing team.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring excellence at every stage.
About You
* Minimum 4+ years’ PQS / consultancy experience in cost management.
* MRICS qualified (or close to completion).
* Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies, procurement, and contract administration.
* Proven ability to manage complex budgets, risks, and commercial performance.
* Skilled communicator with experience handling client-facing responsibilities.
* Confident using Microsoft 365 and cost management tools such as CostX, iTWO, or CADMeasure.
* Experienced in NEC and JCT contracts.
* Proactive, detail-focused, and driven to deliver sustainable, value-led outcomes