Permanent

Managing Quantity Surveyor

RGB

Devon, Devon, EX2 8BA

£80000 - £85000 per annum, Benefits: Plus car , bonus and additional benefits

Posted: 15 September 2026 (2 days ago)

Closing date: 15 October 2026

Ref: LS140926

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About the Role

This permanent Managing Quantity Surveyor position with RGB is based in Devon, working from Exeter on civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the South West. The successful candidate takes senior commercial responsibility for projects, leading and developing the commercial team while overseeing cost control, forecasting and reporting. Close collaboration with operational colleagues ensures financial targets are met throughout each contract. Applicants should demonstrate substantial experience in a comparable senior surveying role, strong leadership capabilities and a thorough grasp of contract administration and cost management. The salary ranges from £80,000 to £85,000 annually, supplemented by a car allowance, bonus and further benefits. This is a full-time, office-based opportunity suited to an established professional seeking a senior position.

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering
Location: Exeter, Devon
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Job Type: Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join an established civil engineering contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the South West.
Based from Exeter, you will take a senior commercial role within the business, overseeing the commercial performance of civil engineering projects while working closely with operational teams and supporting the wider commercial function.
The Role
As Managing Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:
- Taking commercial responsibility for civil engineering projects
- Leading, supporting and developing members of the commercial team
- Cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting
- Subcontract procurement and account management
- Contract administration
- Identifying and managing commercial risk
- Working closely with operational and project teams
- Client and stakeholder management
- Supporting projects from procurement through to final account
- Contributing to commercial strategy and the continued development of the regional business
The Candidate
Applications are welcomed from established Managing Quantity Surveyors as well as experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors ready to progress into an MQS position.
You will ideally have:
- Strong Quantity Surveying experience within civil engineering or infrastructure
- Experience commercially managing civil engineering projects
- Good contractual knowledge, ideally including NEC
- Strong cost management, forecasting and reporting experience
- Experience managing or supporting other members of a commercial team
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- The confidence to work closely with operational teams, senior management and clients
- A relevant Quantity Surveying/commercial qualification or equivalent industry experience
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong regional workload, taking on a senior commercial position with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to develop further within the business.
For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Laura Bond Stephenson at RGB Recruitment.