Own the commercial function of a respected, growing building contractor Paignton, Torbay Starting Salary £50,000
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered (8:30am – 5:00pm)
Salary: Starting Salary £50,000 depending on experience
Type: Permanent — office and site based
The Opportunity
Harbron Recruit is working with a well-established, family-run building contractor in the Torbay area to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor. Our client delivers a broad range of construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects across the region, and has built its reputation on quality workmanship and long-standing client relationships. Continued growth has created the need for a commercially sharp QS to take ownership of cost and commercial management across their project portfolio.
What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing estimates and quotations from drawings, specifications and site visits.
- Carrying out take-offs and producing detailed material and labour costings.
- Preparing and submitting tenders.
- Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Pricing variations and additional works, and keeping accurate records of both.
- Monitoring project costs and budgets throughout each job.
- Managing project profitability and identifying potential overspends early.
- Attending site and client meetings as required.
- Agreeing final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
- Assisting with procurement and ordering where required.
- Helping ensure every project is commercially well managed from start to finish.
What We're Looking For
- Previous quantity surveying or construction estimating experience (essential).
- Good working knowledge of construction methods, materials and costs.
- Strong computer skills and confident with estimating / costing tools.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to manage several projects at the same time.
- A proactive, organised approach and the confidence to work closely with directors and clients.
Why This Role
- End-to-end ownership of the commercial function — real responsibility, not a narrow remit.
- A varied project mix across construction, refurbishment and maintenance.
- A friendly, close-knit, family-run business where your work is visible and valued.
- Direct access to decision-makers — you'll work alongside the directors, not three layers below them.
- A growing company with a strong local reputation and a loyal client base.
- Flexible working — full-time or part-time considered for the right person.
Quantity Surveyor in Paignton employer: HARBRON RECRUIT LIMITED
Join a respected family-run groundworks and civil engineering contractor that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. With over 30 years of experience in the South West, this company offers genuine progression opportunities, including a pathway to Commercial Manager, while allowing you to take full ownership of your projects and influence commercial systems. Enjoy a stable work environment with a strong forward order book, competitive benefits, and the chance to work closely with directors in a collaborative setting.
