Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Truro, Cornwall

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum

Hours:

8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday

Holiday: 20 Days + 8 Bank Holidays

Sector:
Construction, Groundworks

Our client is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor operating across Devon, partnering with over ten of the UK’s largest house builders to deliver high-quality infrastructure and groundworks for residential developments. By managing the early stages of construction, they play a key role in streamlining the development process and supporting the delivery of much-needed new homes.

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support projects across Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, and Wiltshire.

As a Groundworks Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the full commercial lifecycle of groundworks packages, including excavation, drainage, foundations, and external works, from tender through to final account. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, valuations, and variations, manage budgets and cash flow, and work closely with site teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure accurate reporting and effective cost control.

The role also includes contract administration, risk management, and subcontractor procurement, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality and compliance standards.

• Deliver end-to-end commercial oversight, ensuring projects remain financially viable from inception to completion.
• Lead tender submissions, including pricing, bid analysis, and development of winning strategies.
• Oversee change management processes, ensuring variations are accurately assessed, agreed, and recorded.
• Manage contract documentation and obligations to ensure all parties meet agreed terms.
• Provide strategic cost advice to support decision-making across projects.
• Develop and sustain productive relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Monitor project performance against budgets, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Attend project sites across Cornwall, Dorset, Devon, and Wiltshire as required.
• Champion a strong health and safety culture, ensuring best practices are consistently followed.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal systems and procedures.
• Carry out detailed measurement and take-offs from technical drawings and specifications.
• Support the selection and onboarding of subcontractors and suppliers through structured evaluation.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Groundworks experience is essential to this position
• Strong analytical skills and numeracy skills
• Background in procurement, tendering and contract strategy
• Strong commercial awareness is essential
• Clear, written and verbal communication skills
• May involve working to tight deadlines during project handover or tender periods.
• Proven track record in managing effectively through the whole project lifecycle

• Salary from £50,000 to £65,0000 depending on experience
• Office hours from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• 20 Days Annual Leave 8 Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Company vehicle available
• Friendly office atmosphere within a growing business