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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Exeter Area\n\nLocation: Flexible hybrid role based from the Exeter office and local project sites, supporting agile working arrangements.\n\nSalary & Benefits:\n\nCompetitive salary package, commensurate with experience\n26 days annual leave, plus options to buy or sell up to 3 additional days\nExtra long-service holiday days after 3, 7, and 10 years of service\nPrivate medical insurance (with family cover available as an add-on)\nDefined contribution pension with up to 8% employer matching\nEnhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave policies\n2 paid volunteering days per year\nAgile and flexible working options tailored to the role\nEmployee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support\nReimbursement for professional membership fees\nEmployee discount scheme covering electronics, groceries, travel, fitness, and more\nCustomizable benefits including options to add dental, critical illness cover, or other perks\n\nAbout The Company\n\nA prominent UK-based construction and engineering firm specializing in infrastructure, building, and specialist fit-out projects across sectors like healthcare, education, transportation, public services, and environmental initiatives, whose success is powered by a diverse and innovative team that thrives on collaboration and fresh perspectives. They foster an inclusive environment that values every individual's contributions and are eager to welcome new talent to drive our continued growth.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nThis is a dynamic and challenging role for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in the Exeter area, where you'll contribute to impactful projects that deliver genuine benefits to the local community—such as enhanced healthcare facilities, educational spaces, and sustainable transport links that improve daily lives and foster long-term prosperity. You'll handle core surveying tasks, produce regular financial reports, guide junior colleagues, identify and mitigate risks, support pre-construction planning, and partner with operations and senior commercial leaders.

This position offers strong potential for career advancement as their regional workload intensifies. Your focus will be on securing profitable project outcomes, minimizing financial exposures, and following established commercial best practices. You'll oversee commercial aspects for multiple assignments and mentor emerging surveyors where needed.\n\nDuties of the role:\n\nCollaborate with and report to the Regional Director/Manager and lead Quantity Surveyor, executing their guidance effectively.\nCompile and submit all essential data for monthly contract performance reviews and analysis.\nWork closely with project managers on daily commercial operations to drive project profitability and flag key updates to senior surveyors.\nDraft or review sub-contract documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.\nMentor and develop junior team members, supporting their growth and project contributions.\nCoordinate with project leads to issue timely contract notices and required documentation.\nVerify that main contract applications include all relevant claims for measurements and extras, while preparing detailed claims and final accounts promptly.\nSupport project managers in overseeing subcontractor delivery to achieve cost-effective and on-schedule completions.\nFacilitate efficient main contract invoicing, cash recovery, and subcontractor payments in line with agreed terms.\nContribute to dispute prevention and resolution processes.\nLead and facilitate commercial meetings as required.\nProvide line management for commercial team members.\n\nWhat you'll bring to the role\n\nStrong, well-rounded knowledge of the construction sector and its key stakeholders.\nExpertise in measurement, valuation, and standard contract forms.\nSkilled in interpreting drawings, specifications, and construction methods.\nProven negotiation abilities with clients and subcontractors, including sub-contract drafting.\nFamiliarity with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) regulations.\nCapability to generate precise monthly cost/value reports and financial outturn projections.\nOutstanding verbal and written communication, coupled with effective problem-solving.\nDesirable: Professional qualification from a recognized body (e.g., RICS).\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and financial software like COINS.\nExperience conducting risk assessments and valuations in team settings.\nSubstantial hands-on involvement in live projects, final accounts, and value engineering.\nTrack record in dispute resolution and procuring major subcontractor packages.\nDemonstrated success in mentoring and leading staff development.\nBackground in healthcare, education, mixed-use, or commercial projects is highly advantageous.\nAdaptable and resilient in a changing environment.\nThis full-time, permanent role is 37.5 hours per week.

If you're ready to elevate your career in a supportive, forward-thinking organization, please apply with your CV. \n\nO’Neill and Brennan values and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of , marital status, , , , , or

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