Project Quantity Surveyor

Role: Project Quantity Surveyor

Location: Exeter

Vacancy Type: Employee

Contract Type: Permanent

As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Manager in driving commercial performance, improving efficiencies, and managing project costs. The role involves taking ownership of the financial and contractual aspects of projects, ensuring robust commercial control and the delivery of agreed margins.

You will be responsible for identifying, recording, and managing both risks and opportunities, applying strong commercial judgement across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and monitor project costs, including weekly profit and loss reporting
Review contract documentation and provide commercial and contractual advice
Track project progress and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts
Produce and review commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), and project finance reports
Take responsibility for subcontract management, including forecasting, order placement, and negotiation of subcontract terms
Prepare subcontract documentation, enquiries, and assessments of quotations
Place subcontract orders and manage subcontract valuations, invoices, payments, and final accounts
Manage the change control process, including risk and value management
Track and administer project changes, variations, and contractual notices
Assess and value variations and compensation events
Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications, and support final account agreement
Attend risk reviews, progress meetings, and commercial meetings with clients and project teams
Support tendering and pricing activities where required
Assist credit control functions with cash recovery and forecasting
Provide day-to-day commercial and contractual support to operational teams
Experience and Qualifications

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (RICS-accredited or equivalent desirable but not essential)
Experience within the utilities or infrastructure sector is advantageous, though candidates from other sectors will be considered
Sound working knowledge of construction contracts, with NEC experience preferred
Strong ability to prioritise workload, manage multiple tasks, and work under time pressure
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
High attention to detail with a logical and analytical approach
What’s in it for you?

A competitive benefits package designed to support life both in and out of work, including:

Company pension scheme
Company car or car allowance
Death in service benefit
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave (up to 5 days)
Employee rewards scheme offering discounts across high street and online retailers
Employee assistance programme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
Overtime opportunities
Refer-a-friend incentive scheme