Pay: From £50,000.00 per year
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Job Description:
Quantity Surveyor
Own the commercial function of a respected, growing building contractor • Paignton, Torbay • Starting Salary £50,000
Location: Paignton, Torbay, Devon
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.
This is a role with genuine breadth. Rather than being one specialist among many in a large contractor, you will own the commercial function end to end — from the first enquiry and pricing through to final account — working directly with the directors, office team, site foremen, subcontractors, suppliers and clients. For a Quantity Surveyor who wants real influence, visible impact and variety in their working week, this is an excellent opportunity to become a key part of a friendly, ambitious business.
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. xiskglj
How to Apply
This vacancy is being handled exclusively by Harbron Recruit. To apply, or for a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Louise McDill, Recruitment Specialist — Building, Construction & Housing, on
Quantity Surveyor in Exeter employer: HARBRON RECRUIT Ltd
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