Full time

Managing Quantity Surveyor

RGB Recruitment

Devon, Devon, EX6 6LW

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

Posted: 14 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 14 October 2026

Ref: 60895826

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About the Role

This senior commercial position, based in Exeter, Devon, is with a civil engineering contractor holding a substantial pipeline of infrastructure work throughout the South West. As Managing Quantity Surveyor, the post-holder takes charge of commercial performance across multiple projects, guiding and developing the commercial team while collaborating closely with operational colleagues. Duties encompass cost control, forecasting, valuations, and contractual administration. This full time, permanent appointment suits a seasoned professional with proven civil engineering experience and strong leadership, negotiation and analytical abilities. The salary ranges from £80,000 to £85,000 annually, supplemented by a car, bonus and further benefits.

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.

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