Job Description:
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator | Exeter | £60k-£70k + Car Allowance
Location: Exeter (office based, with hybrid working available once settled in the role)
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum + car allowance + benefits
Contract type: Permanent
The Company
An established building services and construction business is looking for a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join its Exeter office. You’ll work alongside an established team on a varied portfolio of small works projects, with a strong pipeline of work across the South West.
The Role
Reporting into the Regional Director, you will cover both estimating and quantity surveying on projects ranging from £100k to £5m. The portfolio spans defence, commercial, healthcare, and public sector schemes, covering new build, refurbishment, and fit out. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys working across sectors and being involved from tender through to delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing tenders and estimates for small works projects from £100k to £5m
- Sourcing and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Managing project costs, valuations, and subcontractor payments
- Preparing cost reports, forecasts, and final accounts
- Managing variations and change control
- Working closely with the wider team to deliver projects on budget and to programme
- Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
About You
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator, ideally with a main contractor or similar
- Experience on small works projects across new build, refurbishment, and fit out
- Experience in defence, healthcare, commercial, or public sector work is an advantage
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Confident working independently and as part of an established team
- Full UK driving licence
Working Pattern
The role will initially be office based five days a week, with the option of hybrid working once you are settled in the role.
What’s on Offer
- £60,000-£70,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Car allowance
- Holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Hybrid working option after settling in
- Varied project portfolio across defence, healthcare, commercial, and public sector
- Supportive, established team environment