Quantity Surveyor

Location: Dawlish Warren

Quantity Surveyor
Devon Civil Engineering

The Company

We re partnered with a long-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor based in South Devon, delivering specialist infrastructure projects across the South West and throughout the UK for more than 30 years.

The business is recognised for successfully delivering technically demanding civil engineering schemes, including:

• Flood defence and bunding projects
• Inland waterways and environmental engineering works
• Complex reinforced concrete structures including bridges, viaducts, and coastal protection schemes
• Piling and heavy foundation packages

Built on a reputation for engineering excellence, safety, and reliable project delivery, the company has become a trusted partner to clients across both the UK and Europe.
Following continued expansion and a strong portfolio of secured work, they are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team in Devon.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you ll take commercial responsibility for a range of technically challenging civil engineering projects, supporting operational teams to ensure schemes are delivered profitably and in accordance with contractual requirements.
The role offers genuine variety, with each project bringing its own engineering and commercial challenges.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing cost plans, forecasts, and value reporting across projects
• Managing CVRs and monitoring commercial performance
• Producing tenders, bills of quantities, compensation events, variations, and claims
• Negotiating with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Managing procurement and subcontractor accounts
• Providing commercial support and reporting to operational teams
• Overseeing valuations, payments, and final accounts
• Maintaining strong commercial controls and governance throughout delivery

The Candidate

We re looking for an experienced and commercially aware Quantity Surveyor with a background in civil engineering or infrastructure environments.

You ll ideally have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or similar
• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of CVRs, forecasting, and commercial reporting
• Solid understanding of NEC contracts
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A detail-oriented and commercially focused approach
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel where required

What s On Offer?

You ll be joining an ambitious and growing contractor with a secure project pipeline, exciting technical work, and a genuinely supportive team culture.

Package includes:

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities

Interested?

Apply today for a confidential discussion and further information on this exciting opportunity.