Job Description:

Associate Quantity Surveyor – Leadership Opportunity

Exeter | High-Quality Residential Projects | Devon & Cornwall
  
Join a Leading Name in Residential Cost Consultancy

An award-winning, independent firm of Chartered Quantity Surveyors is looking for an Associate-level leader to join its growing Exeter team.
This is no ordinary consultancy. With a boutique feel and ambitious young leadership, the business has built a reputation as one of the leading residential cost consultants in the South West, delivering exceptional projects across coastal and waterside locations.
Their work is defined by quality, sustainability, and design excellence — and their culture is built on service, professionalism, and forward-thinking ideas.
  
The Opportunity

This is a key leadership role within the business.
You’ll play a central part in:

• Delivering high-quality residential projects
• Helping shape the future direction of the company
• Driving commercial performance and growth

You’ll be equally comfortable leading from the front on projects and thinking strategically about where the business goes next.
  
What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of high-quality residential developments
• Building and strengthening long-term client relationships
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Managing team performance, project pipeline, and financial targets
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level surveyors
• Supporting APC candidates on their journey to chartership
• Championing a culture of continuous improvement and excellence

  
About You

• MRICS Chartered
• Proven experience within a consultancy environment
• Strong commercial awareness and leadership capability
• Passion for residential sector
• A natural mentor who enjoys developing others
• Ambitious and motivated to play a role in business growth

  
Why Join?

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to shape a business.

• Be part of an ambitious growth journey
• Influence the company’s 5-year vision
• Work on award-winning, design-led projects
• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team
• Make a genuine impact in a well-respected boutique consultancy

  
Package

• £74,000 salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• RICS fees paid
• Private healthcare
• Private Pension
• Quarterly bonus (linked to team performance)

  
Ready to Step Into Leadership?

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and grow with a business, this is a rare opportunity to take that next step.