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Are you an experienced quantity surveyor capable of dealing with projects up to £10m?

As an experienced quantity surveyor with a proven mixed background in house building and contractor, you will oversee a large scheme in Plymouth. The initial project is a mixed housing scheme and future projects might be more construction biased, hence the need for a qs with both.

You will hold strong commercial awareness and capable of running the site on your own, reporting to the commercial manager.


Summary of duties:

• You will undertake cost analysis comparisons for subcontractors from tender enquiry to analysis and contract placement.
• Prepare and present cost plans
• Identify risk, cost control and value management.
• Valuations, measurement, and final account, CVRs.
• Predicting profitability and ensure this is upheld throughout the project and ensure the schemes come within budget.

Applicants should possess the below experience:

• A mixed background in contracting and house building is required
• Accustomed to running your own projects
• Ideally qualified to degree or HNC level in Construction or Quantity Surveying or working towards
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Fully IT literate
• A team player
• Strong reporting skills

Working for a flexible employer, you will be site based and enjoy a mix of home and site working.


A competitive salary and package is on offer for candidates who display the required skills and background.

*This client would also consider a Senior QS*