Job Description:

Quantity Surveyor
Torbay Area
Full Time | Permanent

Join a Leading High-End Residential Contractor

We are working with an established and highly respected construction company specialising in the delivery of exceptional high-end residential projects throughout Devon and the surrounding areas. With a reputation built on quality, professionalism and long-standing client relationships, they take pride in delivering bespoke homes of the very highest standard.

Their projects typically range from £1.5 million to £5 million in value, encompassing new-build luxury residences, substantial refurbishments, extensions and complex alterations to prestigious private homes. Every project is approached with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.

About the company

Our client combines the structure and professionalism of a well-run, process-driven business with the warmth and support of a genuinely family-orientated culture. They recognise that their people are central to their success and actively encourage collaboration, involvement and personal development across all levels of the business.

Their values include:

• Delivering quality without compromise
• Acting with integrity and professionalism in all that they do
• Building long-term relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Supporting and investing in their people
• Working collaboratively as one team
• Taking pride in creating exceptional homes that exceed expectations

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth this respected, growing contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious QS looking to play a key role within a respected contractor, working on prestigious residential projects and becoming an integral part of a supportive and forward-thinking business.

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the commercial management of construction projects, from pre-construction through to final account agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple high-end residential projects
• Preparing, submitting and negotiating interim valuations with client representatives
• Managing variations, including identification, valuation and agreement with clients and consultants
• Procuring and managing subcontract packages
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with the supply chain
• Assessing and agreeing subcontractor valuations and variations
• Preparing and negotiating subcontractor final accounts
• Preparing and agreeing client final accounts
• Monitoring project costs and reporting on commercial performance
• Supporting project teams with contractual and commercial advice
• Administering contracts, predominantly under the JCT Intermediate Form of Contract
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and cost planning
• Contributing to monthly commercial reporting processes
• Providing support with the estimating and tendering of new projects, where appropriate
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About the Candidate

We are looking for someone who is commercially astute, organised and proactive, with the ability to work collaboratively across both internal and external teams.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, particularly JCT Intermediate Contracts
• Experience managing valuations, variations and final accounts
• Confidence in dealing directly with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Relevant construction qualifications (HNC/HND, degree or equivalent) desirable

What They Offer

• The opportunity to work on some of the region's most prestigious residential projects
• A varied role with exposure to both commercial management and pre-construction estimating activities
• A stable position within a well-established and growing business
• A professional, structured and process-driven working environment
• A supportive, family-focused culture where every team member is valued
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression
• A competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where quality, teamwork and people matter just as much as commercial success.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation