Quantity Surveyor
Location: Truro, Cornwall
Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Holiday: 20 Days plus 8 Bank Holidays
Sector: Construction, Groundworks
Overview
Our client is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor operating across Devon, partnering with over ten of the UK's largest housebuilders to deliver high‑quality infrastructure and groundworks for residential developments. By managing the early stages of construction, they play a key role in streamlining the development process and supporting the delivery of much‑needed new homes. Their success is driven by a dedicated in‑house team of skilled professionals who consistently deliver projects efficiently and to a high standard.
Responsibilities
* Deliver end‑to‑end commercial oversight, ensuring projects remain financially viable from inception to completion.
* Lead tender submissions, including pricing, bid analysis, and development of winning strategies.
* Oversee change management processes, ensuring variations are accurately assessed, agreed, and recorded.
* Manage contract documentation and obligations to ensure all parties meet agreed terms.
* Provide strategic cost advice to support decision‑making across projects.
* Develop and sustain productive relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
* Monitor project performance against budgets, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
* Attend project sites across Cornwall, Dorset, Devon, and Wiltshire as required.
* Champion a strong health and safety culture, ensuring best practices are consistently followed.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal systems and procedures.
* Carry out detailed measurement and take‑offs from technical drawings and specifications.
* Support the selection and onboarding of subcontractors and suppliers through structured evaluation.
Position Requirements
* Degree in Quantity Surveying
* Groundworks experience is essential
* Strong analytical and numeracy skills
* Background in procurement, tendering and contract strategy
* Strong commercial awareness is essential
* Clear written and verbal communication skills
* May involve working to tight deadlines during project handover or tender periods
* Proven track record in managing effectively through the whole project lifecycle
Remuneration
* Salary £50,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
* Office hours 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
* 20 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Company vehicle available
* Friendly office atmosphere within a growing business
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