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

• Managing all commercial aspects of cladding replacement and façade remediation projects 
• Preparing, submitting, and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts 
• Cost planning, forecasting, and reporting 
• Procurement of subcontractors and supplier packages 
• Contract administration (JCT forms of contract) 
• Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities 
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams 

Requirements

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor or subcontractor environment 
• Background in cladding, façade, refurbishment, or general construction projects 
• Strong knowledge of commercial management and cost control 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills 
• Willingness to travel to sites and Head Office, with remote working flexibility 
• Ambition to progress into or further develop within a Senior QS role 

Location & Flexibility

• Based out of the Bristol office 
• Hybrid working available (typically 1–2 days from home per week) 
• Travel to project sites across the South of England required 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary 
• Comprehensive benefits package 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Clear career progression pathway 
• Opportunity to work on high-profile cladding remediation projects 

Apply

Please apply below or call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 for an informal chat.

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