Job Description
Quantity Surveyor – Torbay Area, Full Time | Permanent.
Join a leading high‑end residential contractor that specialises in delivering exceptional residential projects across Devon and surrounding areas. We undertake projects ranging £1.5‑£5 million, including new‑build luxury residences, refurbishments, extensions and complex alterations to prestigious private homes.
Our client is a well‑run, process‑driven business that balances professionalism with a family‑oriented culture. They value quality, integrity, long‑term relationships, supporting people and teamwork, and pride themselves on creating exceptional homes.
About the Company
The company combines structure and professionalism with a warm, supportive culture. They actively encourage collaboration, involvement and personal development across all levels of the business.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth, this respected contractor seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This role offers the chance to play a key part in prestigious residential projects and become a vital part of a supportive, forward‑thinking business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial aspects of multiple high‑end residential projects.
- Prepare, submit and negotiate interim valuations with client representatives.
- Manage variations, including identification, valuation and agreement with clients and consultants.
- Procure and manage subcontract packages.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply chain.
- Assess and agree subcontractor valuations and variations.
- Prepare and negotiate subcontractor final accounts.
- Prepare and agree client final accounts.
- Monitor project costs and report on commercial performance.
- Support project teams with contractual and commercial advice.
- Administer contracts, predominantly under the JCT Intermediate Form of Contract.
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and cost planning.
- Contribute to monthly commercial reporting processes.
- Support estimating and tendering of new projects where appropriate.
About the Candidate
We are looking for someone who is commercially astute, organised, proactive, and able to work collaboratively across both internal and external teams.
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
- Strong knowledge of contract administration, particularly JCT Intermediate Contracts.
- Experience managing valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Confidence in dealing directly with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Relevant construction qualifications (HNC/HND, degree or equivalent) desirable.
What They Offer
Opportunity to work on some of the region's most prestigious residential projects; varied role with exposure to commercial management and pre‑construction estimating; stable position within a well‑established, growing business; professional, structured and process‑driven environment; supportive, family‑focused culture where every team member is valued; opportunities for professional development and career progression; competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
Equality and Diversity
O’Neill and Brennan values and promotes equality. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of marital status, race, disability or other protected characteristics.
