Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor 

Exeter

We are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a regional civil engineering firm dedicated to delivering high-quality projects that shape the infrastructure of the South West and the surrounding regions. With a rich history of excellence, this company are committed to innovation, sustainability, and fostering a collaborative work environment within both the private and private sectors.

We are seeking a highly motivated experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team in Exeter. As a key member of management team you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial success and accuracy of their civil engineering projects.

The role:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for civil engineering projects, including materials, labour, and equipment.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to develop cost-effective project plans.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities and potential risks.
• Sub-contractor procurement
• Negotiate contracts, change orders, and variations.
• Cost analysis and value engineering
• Site measurements, valuations and final accounts

What you will need:

• Experience within a Civil Engineering environment
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator in civil engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and costing principles.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

We want to hear from you! For an informal discussion please call Jo or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions are one of the South West & Wales market leaders in providing recruitment services to the built environment. With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth and St Austell) we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers and their supply chain in high volume with quality candidates.