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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed