Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor
Cladding, Refurbishment & General Building
Location: Plymouth / Exeter (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 + Package
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and highly reputable main contractor delivering specialist cladding replacement and refurbishment projects across the South of England.
This is a fantastic role for a commercially astute QS who is either operating at Senior level or looking to step up, offering exposure to multiple live schemes and long-term career progression within a stable and growing business.
The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple projects, typically managing at least two schemes concurrently. Initial projects include a live site in Portsmouth, with further schemes located across Exeter, Plymouth, Newquay, and the wider South.
Key Responsibilities
1. Managing all commercial aspects of cladding replacement and façade remediation projects
2. Preparing, submitting, and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts
3. Cost planning, forecasting, and reporting
4. Procurement of subcontractors and supplier packages
5. Contract administration (JCT forms of contract)
6. Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities
7. Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
Requirements
8. Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor or subcontractor environment
9. Background in cladding, façade, refurbishment, or general construction projects
10. Strong knowledge of commercial management and cost control
11. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
12. Excellent negotiation and communication skills
13. Willingness to travel to sites and Head Office, with remote working flexibility
14. Ambition to progress into or further develop within a Senior QS role
Location & Flexibility
15. Based out of the Bristol office
16. Hybrid working available (typically 1–2 days from home per week)
17. Travel to project sites across the South of England required
What’s on Offer
18. Competitive salary
19. Comprehensive benefits package
20. Flexible working arrangements
21. Clear career progression pathway
22. Opportunity to work on high-profile cladding remediation projects
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