Full time

Quantity Surveyor

RGB Recruitment
Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EE
money-bag £45000 - £55000 per annum, Benefits: Package & Excellent Benefits
Posted: 23 September 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Ref: 60977213

About the Role

Based in Exeter, this full-time Quantity Surveyor position sits within a mixed-tenure housing team covering sites across the south west. The successful candidate takes commercial ownership of two medium to large schemes, handling elemental reconciliations, cash flow forecasting and cost control procedures. Regular site visits are expected alongside office working in Devon. Applicants should bring experience in housing, contracting, or both, with strong reporting accuracy and budget management skills. The salary ranges from £45,000 to £55,000 annually, supplemented by a package and excellent benefits. RGB Recruitment represents an employer holding people-focused accreditation, known for training and supporting its workforce.

Quantity Surveyor
Mixed Tenure Housing
Permanent
Devon
Joining a people Gold employer, who value, train and support their staff!
Seeking an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor, to manage 2 medium - large scale schemes. Delivering mixed tenure housing across multiple sites throughout the south west, therefor a varied background in housing and contracting would be advantageous however sole experience in either will be strongly considered! Based in the Devon office you will visit sites regularly.
The Role:
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial control of your own projects, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, dealing with all elemental reconciliations and cash flow forecasts. You will manage cost control procedures, contributing to effective cash management, completing all of sub-contractor administration and identifying and managing risk of developments.
You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in housing, knowledgeable within measurement, valuation and final accounts. Managing sub-contract orders and procurement with competency in COINS. Client-driven, with strong decision making and communication skills, candidates will be able to prioritise work against tight deadlines and sometimes conflicting priorities.
What’s needed:

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor able to manage your own schemes
  • A strong housing background, either developer side or contracting 
  • Volume experience would be desirable
  • Excellent IT skills and ideally COINS is desirable but not essential.
  • A team player who is also able to work well independently 
  • Strong Commercial awareness
  • Detailed and thorough approach to work
  • Analytically reporting skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Well organised and able to prioritise work 

In Return:
Working for a People Gold award employer, who support staff and encourage progression, a secure position with long term work and a good landbank in the local area. Competitive Salary, offering a host of excellent benefits including, a car package, holiday, pension, health care plus much more!

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