Quantity Surveyor
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
We’re looking for a skilled and driven Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a large-scale public sector project that plays a vital role in shaping long-term community infrastructure in South Devon.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to work on a technically complex scheme, gaining hands-on experience in a secure environment where precision, collaboration, and commercial insight are essential to success.
As a Quantity Surveyor on this project, you’ll take ownership of key commercial responsibilities, ensuring value, compliance, and high standards from procurement through to final account.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage subcontractor procurement, payments & reporting
2. Provide timely, accurate input into CVRs
3. Support change control and risk mitigation alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor
4. Conduct site measurements to support subcontractor payment applications
5. Capture and cost all project variations with design/site teams
6. Prepare information for client payment applications
7. Offer commercial guidance to the wider project team
What we’re looking for in a Quantity Surveyor:
8. Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
9. Main contractor experience – ideally on education or public sector projects
10. Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
11. Full UK driving licence
12. Based in the Southwest and able to travel to Newton Abbot and surrounding sites
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to be part of a forward-thinking team working on a project that will make a meaningful, long-term difference to the community.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking team on a project that will truly make a difference in the community.