Quantity Surveyor

Plymouth

Property & Construction Consultancy

Competitive, depending on experience

Carriera is working with an established construction consultancy looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to its Plymouth team. This is a good opportunity for someone who has already built a solid grounding in Quantity Surveying and is progressing through their APC. You'll work across a varied portfolio of private and public-sector projects, with particular exposure to feasibility work, cost planning and wider pre-contract services alongside ongoing project delivery.

• Prepare feasibility estimates and early-stage cost advice
• Produce cost plans as projects progress through design
• Undertake benchmarking and option appraisals
• Support procurement and tender processes
• Prepare tender documentation and analyse returns
• Assist with valuations, variations and cost reporting
• Support contract administration and final account work
• Attend client, design team and site meetings
• Work across a varied portfolio of residential, hospitality, commercial and public-sector projects
• Take increasing ownership of projects as experience develops

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Experience working within Quantity Surveying or Cost Management
• Currently progressing through the APC towards MRICS
• Good grounding in feasibility and cost planning
• Exposure to both pre and post-contract work
• Confident communicator with strong numerical and written skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients and project teams
• Ambitious and keen to take on increasing responsibility

You’ll be commercially minded, proactive and keen to develop into a well-rounded Quantity Surveyor. The team is looking for someone who wants broad project exposure, direct client contact and a clear route towards chartership.