Total 10 Senior Executive level Construction / Property job vacancies in Exeter, Devon, EX1 1JN

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Tier 1 Main Contractor

Location: Exeter

Are you an experienced and driven Quantity Surveyor seeking an exciting opportunity with a leading Contractor in the vibrant South West region? Look no further! We are currently recruiting for a couple of skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our prestigious client and play a pivotal role in managing high-profile construction projects with an extensive pipeline of work.

Job Overview:

As a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of our projects, ensuring cost efficiency and effective budget control throughout the construction process. Working closely with a talented team of professionals, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our projects and showcase your expertise in quantity surveying.

Key Responsibilities:

Take the lead in all financial matters related to construction projects, from tender stage to project completion.

Manage cost estimates, budgets, and procurement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.

Conduct thorough cost analysis, identifying potential areas for cost-saving measures and providing recommendations to the project team.

Prepare and evaluate subcontractor agreements and ensure their compliance with project requirements.

Collaborate with the project team to monitor and control project expenses, anticipating and addressing financial risks and variations.

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, highlighting project performance and financial status to senior management.

Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Mentor and support junior members of the quantity surveying team, promoting professional growth and development.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, ideally with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.

In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying practices, contract administration, and cost management.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and control project finances effectively.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining positive relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Sound understanding of construction contracts and relevant legislation.

Professional qualifications in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines would be advantageous.

Location:

South West - Their projects are located in various areas within the region, providing exciting opportunities for career growth and advancement.

How to Apply:

If you are a results-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, we want to hear from you! Please submit your up-to-date CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Your new role

Are you a member of the RICS and looking for your next challenge?

Do you thrive when covering a broad range of surveying specialities as part of your role?

Then National Highways have the role for you!

We're looking for a Senior Estates Surveyor to join our team based in Exeter to deliver estates inputs into property projects, making sure the organisation complies with government property legislation and has an estate of the right size, condition, and location. As part of the role, you will support the provision of strategic property advice across National Highways offices and operational estate.

This role will be worked on a hybrid basis, with regular travel to our Exeter office. The successful candidate will need to travel to estates at various points when required.

What you'll be leading on

• Provide advice on property acquisitions and disposals and on Landlord/Tenant issues to maintain the value and condition of the Estate.
• Deal with day-to-day case work on complex/high value property transactions.
• Support the Principal Estates Surveyor on the programme and project management for the delivery of complex/high value works.
• Manage specific activities of the company's property supply chain (professional real estate advisors, agents, and solicitors).
• Build and manage strong relationships with project managers and their teams by providing reliable, accurate and professionally-sound property advice.

To be successful you'll need

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with extensive previous experience of estates/property strategy, property acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant's matters.
• Evidence of successfully delivering Estates projects to time
• Ability to assimilate and convey complex and challenging information to a variety of audiences.
• Exposure to different types of industries and sectors.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.

A bit about us

The National Highways estate is complex, spanning a huge variety of property types, from depots, outstations and control centres through to farmland and houses. Our division is responsible for all manner of property matters for this estate, ranging from acquiring sites and buildings for our occupation all the way through to the disposal of surplus land.

As part of Business Services, we work closely across the business to ensure the estate reflects the current needs of the company and our people.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Templer HomeBuild look forward to welcoming a Senior Building Surveyor into its multi-disciplinary team of Building and Compliance Surveyors in Newton Abbot.

We are seeking an individual with strong leadership, planning, organising and problem-solving skills. You will be knowledgeable of Building Regulations and Housing Standards and have proven leadership experience of a professional surveying team. This is a fantastic role with package to suit.

Templer HomeBuild are a wholly owned subsidiary of Teign Housing, with a strong connection to Ian Williams Ltd, offering you long term stability and security. We deliver a comprehensive repairs, voids, compliance, and planned works service to residents throughout the Teignbridge and surrounding areas.

Benefits:


Private mileage scheme and fuel card
Let us help you prepare for your future with an employer pension contribution of up to 7%
31 Days Holiday per year which includes Bank Holidays, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year
Life Insurance & Private Medical Insurance
Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.
Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay.


The Senior Building Surveyor role:


Engages with the Client, Residents & Stakeholders to understand and manage a range of complex housing needs. Following this you will continually provide professional advice and guidance and practical, cost-effective solutions
Provides regular reports to the Commercial Manager, Director of Operations and Executive team as necessary
Works closely with the commercial & operational teams to ensure alignment of objectives to deliver consistent quality and value for money
Oversees and manages the technical and regulatory aspects of contracts
Manages, develops and leads a multi-disciplinary team of Building and Compliance Surveyors, providing leadership and direction to the technical team


What will you bring as a Senior Building Surveyor?


Degree, professional qualification or equivalent MRICS or MCIOB an advantage, ILM Level 4 an advantage
Good technical writing, pre and post contract experience, knowledge of CDM, Building Regulations & Housing standards
Proven experience gained from within the FM, housing or Construction industry/Project management experience
Ability to motivate, coach and mentor a high performing team - leadership & people development experience
Ability to build relationships with the Client, Residents & Stakeholders to ensure their sometimes-conflicting priorities are managed to deliver the desired outcome. Excellent communication skills are a must


Additional Benefits include:


Annual pay reviews
Training and development opportunities
Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family
Specsavers vouchers
For information on all other additional benefits, we do to enhance your work/life balance, please visit our website.


About Templer HomeBuild

We are an exciting venture, with the security and stability of being a subsidiary company of Teign Housing, with a strong connection with Ian Williams, where we benefit from their expertise of being one of the UKs leading property services companies.

We deliver a comprehensive responsive repairs service (including gas servicing and repairs) as well as offering a host of additional property services such as planned maintenance works, voids, cyclical painting solutions and appliance testing and repairs.

We are passionate about people and firmly believe that our success will only be maintained if we continue to offer you a great place to work, support you with the right benefits and provide you with the opportunity to develop your career and fulfil your potential.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes.

Templer HomeBuild is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Templer HomeBuild —it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

Templer HomeBuild will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us regarding this position.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Property Solicitor / Legal Executive to join a well-established law firm. This full-time role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. Working hours:36.25 per week.

As a Residential Property Solicitor / Legal Executive, you will manage residential property cases efficiently and providing legal advice to the clients.

What we are looking for.

- Previously worked as a Residential Property Solicitor, Legal executive, Conveyancing Executiveor in a similar role.

- Proven experience in managing a busy conveyancing caseload

- Strong computer skills.

- Strong communication skills and client engagement

- Enhanced DBS check.

Apply now for this exceptional Residential Property Solicitor opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal team and advance your career.

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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We, Ian Williams, are in a fortunate position to be increasing our Commercial team, by introducing a new role of Senior Surveyor. Based in our estbalished Exmouth Business unit, you will be providing mentoring/ coaching to the existing Quantity Surveying team, consisting of two Trainee Surveyors and two Quantity Surveyors.

The contract we deliver is unique; we deliver all our services direct to the client. These include Response/ Voids, Planned Maintenance and Compliance works, making the total contract worth £13m per year.

This provides the commercial and operational Business the opportunity to have variety within their work, focusing on ensuring that you and the team, are devliering an exceptional service to the client, building strong relations whilst driving down the costs and mazimising on profit.

Benefits:


Be part of the company profit share scheme (12% of base salary achieved last year)
Car allowance of £6500, with a private mileage scheme and a fuel card
Prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme.
Annual pay reviews
Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Annual leave. Buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year.
Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.
Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay.
Training and development opportunities
Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers


The Senior Surveyor role:

As Senior Surveyor, you will actively work as part of the commercial team as a Senior Surveyor, supporting the Managing Surveyor with commercial decisions and reporting, to ultimately impact the unit’s overall profitability/commercial success , making improvements for the future. This will include:


Developing and maintaining a high performing surveying team to ensure delivery of contracts at or above agreed profit performance
Working with SoR, you will analyse and review all payments to source solutions that will enable you to have the most cost effective contract for yourselves, whilst maintaining the client relationship.
Preparing valuations to closely monitor contract performance, striving for better solutions and outcomes and really steering the commercial contract performance
Overseeing and managing financial and technical aspects of the contract including procurement, invoicing, and payment to minimise costs, maximise value and cash flow, and meet profit and debtor day targets.
Mentoring and training new surveyors and trainees and support all commercial aspects within your unit and the wider response product, where applicable
Developing and maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, the customers/clients, subcontractors, and suppliers


What will you bring as a Senior Surveyor?


A proven ability to minimise cost and maximise value, profit, and cash flow effectively, ideally from within a maintenance contracting environment or similar
Demonstrable people leadership skills, whether that be managing an experienced team, or mentoring Trainees
The ability to process high volumes of data analysis, with the use of IT systems, and Excel
Experience of working with direct labour and subcontract procurement
Experience of working on Schedule of Rates contracts is desirable, with the ability to price minor works from first principles.


About Ian Williams Ltd:

Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with Indeed and Glassdoor.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 main contractor based in Exeter. This company has a strong national presence and operates through multiple regional offices across the UK. They deliver high-quality projects across various sectors, including education, healthcare, leisure, commercial, mixed-use residential, office space, and MOD.

About The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead one of the contractor's upcoming projects. You will manage the project from pre-construction through to final account and client handover. Additionally, you will be responsible for client interaction and may oversee a junior surveyor reporting to you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of all procurement activities
• Manage sub-contract packages
• Conduct monthly CVRs

Requirements:

• HNC/Degree qualified (Quantity Surveying or Construction Management preferred)
• Proven track record of administering JCT and NEC contracts
• Must reside in Hampshire and be willing to commute to site/office

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £75k + package
• Opportunity to diversify your project portfolio
• Clear career progression pathways
• Pipeline of local projects

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded main contractor. If you're interested in applying or would like more information, please submit your CV or contact Ella Slack at our Southampton office on 07752 467543.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Leading Contractor

Location: Exeter

Are you an experienced and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking an exciting opportunity with a leading Contractor in the vibrant South West region? Look no further! We are currently recruiting for a couple of skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our prestigious client and play a pivotal role in managing high-profile construction projects with an extensive pipeline of work.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of our projects, ensuring cost efficiency and effective budget control throughout the construction process. Working closely with a talented team of professionals, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our projects and showcase your expertise in quantity surveying.

Key Responsibilities:

Take the lead in all financial matters related to construction projects, from tender stage to project completion.

Manage cost estimates, budgets, and procurement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.

Conduct thorough cost analysis, identifying potential areas for cost-saving measures and providing recommendations to the project team.

Prepare and evaluate subcontractor agreements and ensure their compliance with project requirements.

Collaborate with the project team to monitor and control project expenses, anticipating and addressing financial risks and variations.

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, highlighting project performance and financial status to senior management.

Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Mentor and support junior members of the quantity surveying team, promoting professional growth and development.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, ideally with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.

In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying practices, contract administration, and cost management.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and control project finances effectively.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining positive relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Sound understanding of construction contracts and relevant legislation.

Professional qualifications in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines would be advantageous.

Location:

South West - Their projects are located in various areas within the region, providing exciting opportunities for career growth and advancement.

How to Apply:

If you are a results-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, we want to hear from you! Please submit your up-to-date CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Great opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Southwest Region commercial team!

Location: Plymouth & Southwest

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

What will you be responsible for?

• As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be a key part of the commercial team working on projects that range in value from £10M - £25M.
• Advising on financial feasibility of projects at early stages.
• Organising the division of projects into component work packages for procurement.
• Assessing returns from sub-contractors and awarding work packages.
• Negotiating with subcontractor supply chain to achieve best value.
• Monitoring and measuring actual expenditure against budgeted project expenditure in the form of CVR.
• Leading a team of Surveyors.

What are they looking for?

• Expert Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Prior experience in acting as the Senior Surveyor on high value construction projects.
• Degree qualified.
• Based within the Southwest region.
• Experience working on projects £10m+.

Construction is changing and my client is at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing themselves as one of the top employers in the industry.

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Great opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Southwest Region commercial team!

Location: Exeter & Southwest

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

What will you be responsible for?

• As the Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be a key part of the commercial team working on projects that range in value from £10M - £25M.
• Advising on financial feasibility of projects at early stages.
• Organising the division of projects into component work packages for procurement.
• Assessing returns from sub-contractors and awarding work packages.
• Negotiating with subcontractor supply chain to achieve best value.
• Monitoring and measuring actual expenditure against budgeted project expenditure in the form of CVR.
• Leading a team of Surveyors.

What are they looking for?

• Expert Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Prior experience in acting as the Senior Surveyor on high value construction projects.
• Degree qualified.
• Based within the Southwest region.
• Experience working on projects £10m+.

Construction is changing and my client is at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing themselves as one of the top employers in the industry.

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Hays are proud to be working in partnership with Southwest Norse to recruit for a Senior Development Surveyor!

A unique opportunity has arisen to shape and directly influence the Southwest landscape, overseeing and delivering on development opportunities across Devon and the wider Southwest region - this is your opportunity to make a difference for generations to come across quaint market towns, bustling cities, areas of outstanding natural beauty and miles of historic coastline.

About Southwest Norse:

You will be joining an award-winning, multi-disciplinary property consultancy who deliver high profile and inspiring property services for a range of public and private sector clients. Norse Group are perfectly positioned to engage with a wide client base on development projects and innovative schemes, time and time again, working as a strategic partner with Devon County Council.

Your new role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Development Surveyor to join the team at Southwest Norse, ideally on a full-time, permanent basis. You will take responsibility for adding value to client assets by identifying and securing planning consents for development across the Southwest. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, promoting, and delivering the development potential of surplus and potentially surplus assets and adding significant value before assets are sold in order to generate much needed capital receipts.
• You will undertake a hands-on role, leading public consultations, drafting planning applications, producing feasibility reports and viability appraisals, representing clients and planning committees, and negotiating S106 agreements.

About you:

If you are ambitious by nature, commercially minded, and passionate about making a tangible difference to the environment in the Southwest, then this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. In order to progress to interview stage, you'll need to satisfy the below criteria:

• Professional membership of RICS and a degree in real estate or a similar subject.
• Experience within planning and development surveying in a role which has included production of viability appraisals.
• Knowledge of relevant planning legislation.
• Full UK driving licence allowing you to meet the travel requirements for the role.

What you will get in return:

Southwest Norse are proud to present themselves as an employer of choice in the Southwest, offering a competitive suite of benefits in exchange for joining them in this position. You can expect to receive a starting salary of £56,563 per year alongside a wide range of additional benefits to include 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, hybrid working with the opportunity to work both from home and as part of an engaging and motivated office set-up, comprehensive sickness and critical illness cover, excellent contributory pension scheme, and free parking an easily accessible Exeter office.

What you need to do next:

Making a career decision can be life changing, and I understand and appreciate the importance of making the right decision for you, for this reason, informal and exploratory calls are available. Southwest Norse reserve the right to conclude the process early if a successful candidate is found, therefore don't delay and click 'apply now' as soon as possible if you are interested in this position!

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