Senior Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryPlymouth, DevonpermanentPosted: 30 October 2026
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Location: Plymouth (Exeter, Devon & Somerset candidates encouraged to apply)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Sector: Major Refurbishment / Cut & Carve
Project V Value: £100m+
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Company
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 main contractors, delivering a prestigious £100m+ major refurbishment project in Plymouth.
Our client is a highly respected, financially secure national contractor with an exceptional reputation for delivering complex, high-value construction projects across the UK.
With an extensive pipeline of secured work, an excellent reputation for staff development and a strong commitment to promoting from within, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading business offering genuine long-term career prospects.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a flagship £100m+ refurbishment and cut-and-carve project in Plymouth.
This is a technically challenging, high-profile scheme involving complex structural alterations, refurbishment and redevelopment of an existing building.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial delivery of the project, working alongside an experienced project leadership team and taking responsibility for significant work packages.
Experience delivering major cut-and-carve projects would be particularly advantageous, although candidates with a strong background in large-scale refurbishment or complex Tier 1 main contracting projects will also be considered.
This position offers excellent exposure to a major construction scheme, substantial commercial responsibility and the opportunity to progress within one of the industry’s most respected contractors.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Duties & Responsibilities
* Take commercial responsibility for significant packages on a £100m+ refurbishment project.
* Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, negotiation and appointments.
* Prepare and manage subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts.
* Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial performance.
* Prepare accurate cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and financial reports.
* Identify, manage and negotiate variations and contractual changes.
* Work closely with the Project Director, Commercial Manager and wider delivery team.
* Manage commercial risks and identify opportunities to maximise profitability.
* Ensure contractual compliance and maintain accurate commercial records.
* Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
* Contribute to the successful commercial delivery of a technically demanding flagship project.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Requirements
* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
* Strong background working for a Tier 1 main contractor.
* Experience delivering major refurbishment, cut-and-carve or complex construction projects.
* Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge.
* Experience managing substantial subcontract packages and project budgets.
* Strong communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
* Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification preferred.
* Based within commuting distance of Plymouth, ideally Exeter, Devon or Somerset, or willing to travel to site daily.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Salary & Benefits
* Salary up to £75,000, negotiable depending on experience.
* Generous car allowance or company car.
* Performance-related bonus.
* Excellent pension scheme.
* Private healthcare and additional corporate benefits.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* Long-term career progression within a leading national contractor.
* Opportunity to work on a landmark £100m+ construction project.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Opportunity
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work on something more challenging than a conventional new-build project.
The scale, complexity and technical nature of this scheme will provide outstanding experience, while the strength and reputation of the contractor offer excellent long-term career security and progression.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Foresight Search on (phone number removed)
Location: Plymouth (Exeter, Devon & Somerset candidates encouraged to apply)
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Sector: Major Refurbishment / Cut & Carve
Project V Value: £100m+
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Company
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 main contractors, delivering a prestigious £100m+ major refurbishment project in Plymouth.
Our client is a highly respected, financially secure national contractor with an exceptional reputation for delivering complex, high-value construction projects across the UK.
With an extensive pipeline of secured work, an excellent reputation for staff development and a strong commitment to promoting from within, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading business offering genuine long-term career prospects.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a flagship £100m+ refurbishment and cut-and-carve project in Plymouth.
This is a technically challenging, high-profile scheme involving complex structural alterations, refurbishment and redevelopment of an existing building.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial delivery of the project, working alongside an experienced project leadership team and taking responsibility for significant work packages.
Experience delivering major cut-and-carve projects would be particularly advantageous, although candidates with a strong background in large-scale refurbishment or complex Tier 1 main contracting projects will also be considered.
This position offers excellent exposure to a major construction scheme, substantial commercial responsibility and the opportunity to progress within one of the industry’s most respected contractors.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Duties & Responsibilities
* Take commercial responsibility for significant packages on a £100m+ refurbishment project.
* Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, negotiation and appointments.
* Prepare and manage subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts.
* Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial performance.
* Prepare accurate cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and financial reports.
* Identify, manage and negotiate variations and contractual changes.
* Work closely with the Project Director, Commercial Manager and wider delivery team.
* Manage commercial risks and identify opportunities to maximise profitability.
* Ensure contractual compliance and maintain accurate commercial records.
* Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
* Contribute to the successful commercial delivery of a technically demanding flagship project.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Requirements
* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
* Strong background working for a Tier 1 main contractor.
* Experience delivering major refurbishment, cut-and-carve or complex construction projects.
* Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge.
* Experience managing substantial subcontract packages and project budgets.
* Strong communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
* Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification preferred.
* Based within commuting distance of Plymouth, ideally Exeter, Devon or Somerset, or willing to travel to site daily.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Salary & Benefits
* Salary up to £75,000, negotiable depending on experience.
* Generous car allowance or company car.
* Performance-related bonus.
* Excellent pension scheme.
* Private healthcare and additional corporate benefits.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* Long-term career progression within a leading national contractor.
* Opportunity to work on a landmark £100m+ construction project.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Opportunity
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work on something more challenging than a conventional new-build project.
The scale, complexity and technical nature of this scheme will provide outstanding experience, while the strength and reputation of the contractor offer excellent long-term career security and progression.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Foresight Search on (phone number removed)