Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

Tilbury Douglas is expanding its team to support the South West Water AMP8 programme by delivering diverse projects within the South West region, including water and wastewater treatment facilities. This role offers the chance to engage with multidisciplinary teams on civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation, control, and automation (ICA) scopes, contributing to critical water infrastructure projects.

Based in Exeter, the Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial oversight for projects with low to medium risk and complexity, reporting functionally to Senior and Managing Quantity Surveyors. Key tasks include thorough cost forecasting, contract administration, subcontract procurement and management, support for junior staff progression, and active participation in dispute resolution and final account negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of projects, ensuring financial success through coordination with Contracts Managers and clear communication with Commercial Managers.
• Prepare monthly internal cost value reconciliations and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts.
• Handle all stages of subcontract procurement: from issuing enquiry packages to bid analysis, subcontract drafting, management, and closing out final accounts.
• Mentor and support junior team members towards their professional development.
• Ensure timely submission of contractual notices and applications for payment, including negotiation on interim certified amounts.
• Engage in dispute prevention and resolution activities, lead relevant meetings, and oversee disciplined change control processes.
• Provide ongoing commercial assistance to the operations team with regular site involvement.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of the construction industry, including parties involved and contractual frameworks.
• Strong skills in measurement, valuation, and standard contract forms.
• Proficiency in interpreting drawings, specifications, and understanding construction processes.
• Experienced negotiator with subcontractors and clients; ability to draft subcontract agreements.
• Familiarity with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) regulations.
• Ability to create precise monthly cost/value reports and forecast financial outturns.
• Team player with awareness of dispute procedures and risk assessment practices.
• Hands-on experience with live projects, final accounts preparation, value engineering, and procurement of major subcontracts.
• Professional membership of respected bodies such as RICS is desirable.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and industry-standard project and financial management software.
• Experience mentoring junior personnel is advantageous.
• Previous work on water treatment projects is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and car allowance, details discussed during application.
• 26 days annual leave with options to buy or sell up to 3 days; additional long service leave after 3, 7, and 10 years.
• Private medical insurance for employees, with optional family coverage.
• Life assurance and defined contribution pension plan matched up to 8%.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave provisions.
• Two days paid volunteering annually.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements depending on role.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and professional membership fee coverage.
• Discounts through Perks at Work on various categories such as electronics, groceries, travel, and fitness.
• Opportunity to purchase additional benefits like critical illness, dental, and travel insurance; cycle-to-work scheme; retail vouchers; and leisure passes.

Additional Information

This position is based onsite in Exeter. Visa sponsorship is not provided. The role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which includes identity verification, employment history, and criminal record checks.

Tilbury Douglas is committed to diversity and inclusive culture, encouraging innovation and resilience through valuing individual differences.