Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

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

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