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Quantity Surveyor 1639884

Reference: 1639884
Exeter
Permanent / Full Time
Closes: 8th February 2026
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Posted 9th January 2026

Job Description

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the wastewater industry for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their team.
 
Location: Exeter, hybrid working available.
 
Benefits

  • A competitive salary
  • Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
  • Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
  • Contribution Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Quantity Surveyor role:

  • You will report directly to the Managing QS and will be responsible for managing several key accounts on a large project or overseeing the overall financial control of smaller projects.

Quantity Surveyor responsibilities:

  • Prepare applications, valuations, and cost value reconciliations.
  • Manage cost control and forecasting, providing information for monthly reports on value, cost, profit/loss, and cash flow.
  • Oversee supply chain management.
  • Support Risk and Value Management to optimise solutions, mentoring and regularly reviewing with the project team.
  • Manage contracts, including all relevant contractual forms, budgetary control methods, and software applications.
  • Prepare subcontract enquiries, negotiate terms, and establish contracts.
  • Ensure all notifications and documents are accurately maintained and up to date.
  • Identify and report safety risks to site management promptly.
  • Maintain ongoing liaison with site teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.
  • Provide contractual advice to the site team as required.

Quantity Surveyor requirements:

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
  • ARICS or studying for APC
  • Experience working with a main contractor
  • Desirable
  • Experience working within Water
  • Knowledge of NEC contracts

If you are looking for a fantastic Quantity Surveyor opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor with opportunities to progress, then click on the ‘apply now’ button.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
 
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers

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