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Quantity Surveyor

Job in Truro, Cornwall, TR1, England, UK
Listing for: Sphere Solutions
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-23
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)
Quantity Surveyor

£45,000 - £60,000 & Car Allowance

Cornwall

Permanent

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading residential developer, based on site in Cornwall.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of cost management across new build residential developments, ensuring value for money, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

This is a varied role where you’ll be involved in procurement, subcontract management, monthly valuations, cost reporting, and final accounts, all while driving margin improvement and supporting the successful delivery of housing schemes.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage all costs relating to residential projects from procurement through to final account.

* Minimise costs and maximise value, whilst meeting required standards and specifications.

* Oversee subcontractor management, contract administration, and monthly payments.

* Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and valuations in line with project progress.

* Work closely with project teams to monitor budgets, risks, and opportunities.

* Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and best practices.

About You

* HNC/HND in Surveying (or equivalent qualification).

* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential or contracting sectors.

* Strong knowledge of construction methods and materials.

* Commercially astute with good negotiation, communication, and networking skills.

* Confident with budget management and reporting.

* Proficient in MS Office (experience with COINS is advantageous).

* Full UK driving licence (site travel required).

What’s in it for You

* Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

* Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

* Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Private Healthcare

* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

* Competitive contributory pension scheme

* Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary

* Share incentive schemes

* Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background
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