Senior Quantity Surveyor (Client-Side / Consultancy Experience) Location: Exeter Sector: Construction Consultancy – Healthcare, Education, and High-Value Private Projects 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. You’ll join a consultancy that’s setting new standards for sustainability and ethics — recognised with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development and as the world’s first Chartered Surveyors to achieve B Corp Certification™. This is your chance to deliver meaningful work in a company that puts People, Place, and Planet first. 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. * Deliver projects that include: * A £30m Performing Arts Theatre in Andover * A UK-first Oncology & Wellness Centre (£30m) * A SEND school expansion for a Local Authority 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. Company Profile Our client is a forward-thinking, purpose-led consultancy combining commercial excellence with a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Their Exeter office is central to their South West operations, delivering landmark projects that are reshaping communities for the better. You’ll be joining a business that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration — offering genuine autonomy, a structured path for progression, and an environment where your voice matters. What’s in it for you? * Competitive salary annual bonus * Hybrid working & flexible hours * 38 days holiday (including public holidays) your birthday off * Enhanced maternity & paternity leave * 6% employer pension contribution * Life cover (3x salary) & Aviva Digicare wellbeing access * Ongoing training, CPD, and chartership support * Volunteering & charitable initiatives * Regular social, professional, and community events About Walker & Sloan Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified, bespoke specialist recruitment business operating across four distinct sectors. I, Jack Houghton, work exclusively with top consultancies across the UK within the construction, cost consultancy, and project management sectors. All applications are handled with complete confidentiality