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Assistant Quantity Surveyor Plymouth An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a long-established and highly respected regional contractor on a permanent basis. Operating across the UK, the business delivers a diverse portfolio of projects within the commercial, retail and specialist refurbishment sectors, with projects valuing up to a few million. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a supportive commercial team, gaining exposure to a varied workload and long-term progression opportunities. The successful candidate will provide commercial support to the Commercial Manager and senior leadership team across multiple live projects. Key Responsibilities: • Assisting with the commercial and contractual management of projects from pre-construction through to final account, • Reviewing contract terms and conditions alongside the Commercial Manager, • Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors and suppliers, • Assisting with the preparation, submission and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts, • Identifying, pricing and managing project variations in a timely manner, • Supporting effective cash flow management across projects, • Assisting with monthly CVR reporting and cost forecasting, • Monitoring commercial risk and identifying value engineering opportunities, • Supporting operational teams with project reporting and commercial administration, • Providing estimating and pre-construction support where required, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain Requirements: • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or currently working towards qualification, • Previous experience within construction or refurbishment projects preferred, • Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Good negotiation and organisational abilities, • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Project, • Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary and package, • Ongoing training and career development, • Exposure to a wide variety of projects and sectors, • Stable, long-established business with a strong regional reputation, • Supportive team environment with genuine progression opportunities

Building a sustainable tomorrow KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an Engineering Surveyor (Assurance). The focus of the role is to provide secondary survey checks and assurance at key stages of construction. Project quality requirements will define the input required for secondary checks. This role will support the construction process and adherence to specifications. Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. Your team • Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth, • Contract: Permanent, 42...

An opportunity to join a recognised and well-respected consultancy who offer the full range of Building Surveying services to its clients. My client is looking to recruit an MRICS qualified Senior Building Surveyor in their Plymouth office which is currently experiencing a period of expansion. Ideally, the candidate should be MRICS qualified for a minimum of 5 years and be able to evidence a broad working knowledge of a range of building surveying services across different client sectors. They should be able to work independently but have a strong team spirit and a positive attitude to service delivery. They should also: Be able to produce carefully prepared, accurate work and have good report writing skills. Be confident with presentations whether written or verbal and have strong numeracy skills. Have an operational awareness of administrative and project cost management and understand the principals of a commercially focused delivery and the effective use resources. Have the ability to prioritise conflicting workloads and manages own time. Present a professional image especially when client facing and able to demonstrate a confident persona and have good negotiation skills. Capable of working alone but is a strong team player and is willing and able to support the development of...

Building a sustainable tomorrow KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control). The focus of the role is to provide support for survey machine-controlled plant. This role will also support construction checks and as-built of construction operations that are completed with machine-control. Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years can be considered for this role. Your team • Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth, • Contract: Permanent, 42.5 hours a week

LEAD INFORMATION • Job Title: Building Surveyor • Site location: Plymouth • Responsible to: Senior Building Surveyor / Director • Purpose of the role: To support the delivery of professional building surveying, project management, and contract administration services across a varied property portfolio, ensuring successful project outcomes and strong client relationships. • Client brief: Our client is a well-established and growing property consultancy with a strong regional presence, delivering professional surveying and project services across multiple sectors. They offer excellent career progression, hands-on project exposure, and a supportive consultancy environment. KEY INFORMATION • Reason for vacancy: Business growth and team expansion • Contract: Permanent • Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience) • Shifts: Monday to Friday • Holidays: Competitive holiday package • Facilities: Supportive consultancy environment, strong progression opportunities, varied project exposure RESPONSIBILITIES • The role: Deliver professional building surveying services across a varied portfolio Support contract administration and project delivery functions Assist with project management responsibilities Build and maintain strong client relationships Undertake site visits, inspections, and reporting Work across multiple...

Job Description LEAD INFORMATION Job Title: Building Surveyor Site location: Plymouth Responsible to: Senior Building Surveyor / Director Purpose of the role: To support the delivery of professional building surveying, project management, and contract administration services across a varied propert

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor.You will be in the Submarine Refit Complex (SRC), working on the 14 & 15 dock floodwall and roadway projects- specifically caisson seal maintenance, cradle refurbishment and cope pit infills. Due to the nature of work at Devonport, there will be a high level of security checking in place which means for this project we can only consider candidates that are British citizens. Your team Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth Contract: Permanent, 42.5 hours a week Making Possible In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day to day tasks will include: Provide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team. Help ensure that business targets and KPIs are met / exceeded Ensure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are made and received on time Preparation and review of monthly cost reports for area, together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members Forecasting and monitoring spend against approved Client budgets Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and subcontractors Agreement of certification and payment of subcontractor accounts - monitoring of such accounts against forecasts Implementation and compliance with the contract change control procedure and monitoring thereof including communications to client as appropriate Managing sub-contractors including sending out enquiries, collating prices, comparing with tender, negotiation, order placement, agreement of account and payment To assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks and implement Kier Group's policies for risk management Client facing role so good communication skills are essential From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given What do you bring to the role? Essential: Professionally qualified operator and/or Graduate Qualifications - Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Related (HNC, BSc, MSc) CSCS White PQP/AQP Fully converse and experience of NEC Contracts Experience with the use of CEMAR desired but not essential Experience working with Coins / Causeway accounting systems Team player and working with a highly skilled diverse team Holder of a Full UK Drivers Licence Educated to Degree level, or equivalent experience Experience within a similar role Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office in particular Excel Excellent Communication skills both written and verbally Must be an excellent organiser with proven time management skills Desirable: Professional Accreditation desired eg. RICS, ICE etc Whats in it for you? Competitive salary A wide range of family-friendly policies Company car/car allowance/travel allowance 8 % matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Personal and professional development About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued.Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. The application process BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Building Surveyor – Plymouth We’re working with a well-established, growing property consultancy based in Plymouth that’s looking to strengthen its team with the addition of a talented Building Surveyor — and potentially a second hire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants hands-on project exposure, responsibility, and a clear path for progression within a supportive consultancy environment. The Role You’ll be involved in a broad mix of work, including: • Contract administration • Project delivery • Professional surveying services • Client-facing responsibilities across a varied portfolio What We’re Looking For • 2–3+ years’ experience post relevant degree • Ideally recently passed APC or working towards Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors chartership • Background within a consultancy (essential) • Some exposure to contract administration and/or project management • Experience across multiple sectors is beneficial but not essential Additional Opportunity There is flexibility to hire a second individual, potentially from a Project Management background, so we’re keen to hear from candidates with complementary experience as well. Salary £40,000 – £55,000 depending on experience Location Plymouth (office-based with site visits) If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy where you’ll gain real exposure and progress your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Plymouth An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a long-established and highly respected regional contractor on a permanent basis. Operating across the UK, the business delivers a diverse portfolio of projects within the commercial, retail and specialist refurbishment sectors, with projects valuing up to a few million. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a supportive commercial team, gaining exposure to a varied workload and long-term progression opportunities. The successful candidate will provide commercial support to the Commercial Manager and senior leadership team across multiple live projects. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with the commercial and contractual management of projects from pre-construction through to final account Reviewing contract terms and conditions alongside the Commercial Manager Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors and suppliers Assisting with the preparation, submission and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts Identifying, pricing and managing project variations in a timely manner Supporting effective cash flow management across projects Assisting with monthly CVR reporting and cost forecasting Monitoring commercial risk and identifying value engineering opportunities Supporting operational teams with project reporting and commercial administration Providing estimating and pre-construction support where required Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain Requirements: Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or currently working towards qualification Previous experience within construction or refurbishment projects preferred Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good negotiation and organisational abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Project Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer: Competitive salary and package Ongoing training and career development Exposure to a wide variety of projects and sectors Stable, long-established business with a strong regional reputation Supportive team environment with genuine progression opportunities Should you wish to discuss, please contact RGB Recruitment and ask for Nicky Harris

In a Nutshell… We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at our Wadebridge site in Plymouth. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you… Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Christmas company shutdown Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you… Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level) Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations A good knowledge or construction methods and materials Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail A methodical approach Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirable… Degree in Surveying or similar Working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role… Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser's extras Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs) Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties Place and issue sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements. Attend and minute all sub-contract order adjudication meetings. Compile reports on contract letting vs. estimate for each site periodically, as required. Liaise with build department on sub-contractors' performance and compliance with order conditions. To liaise with company management and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet the business's reporting requirements. Control and report post contract cost movements per development every month. Update CV1 and CV2 site specific reports and provide details of all "unscheduled" and "scheduled" order revisions i.e. Site Instructions and site purchase orders. To provide such monthly reporting as required by the Commercial Manager. Review professional fee provisions and statutory service cost, and credits, with the technical department. Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Vistry Group Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Maintain a half yearly site reserve list. Issue Payment Withhold Notices, where a contractor application, or part thereof, is in dispute in accordance with Construction Act. Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/service provider. Where necessary, determine a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect. Diligently use the Vistry Group construction system to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc. Assist in the regular review of materials on-site and material valuations. Agree and process all sales variation requests, including works to show homes, stock plots and sales incentive works in accordance with group procedures. Properly categorise on the construction system "unscheduled" and "scheduled" order amendments. Settle all variation invoices/applications for payment in accordance with Vistry Group Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Process groundwork's payments/applications for payment using the Vistry Group AGA payment system as outlined in Commercial Best Practice Manual. Ensure the collection of retention against all sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy. Manage and certify retention releases on completion of the development. Complete and agree sub-contract final accounts within 6 months of the last legal completion on-site and prior to the first release of retention to the individual sub-contractors.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us… We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-TP1

As a Senior Building Surveyor, you will work autonomously, and as part of a small team, taking a collaborative approach to delivering projects and building surveying services. Senior Building Surveyor - South Oxfordshire. Hays Property and Surveying are seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join a w

This is an opportunity for a Senior to Associate Director Building Surveyor to join a highly respected, independently owned property consultancy with a national presence and a strong reputation for delivering specialist asset management and building consultancy services across the UK (mainly London,

Job Opportunity for a Building Surveyor carrying out condition surveys on schools. Your new role as Stock Condition surveyor will require you to carry out building fabric surveys on schools. Your new company is a consultancy who specialise in property & building consultancy.

Residential Building Surveyor – Prime UK Residential Portfolio (Remote). As a Residential Building Surveyor, you will:. Undertake Level 2 (Homebuyer) and bespoke Level 3 (Building) surveys across a tailored local patch.

MRICS Building Surveyor opportunity in Buckinghamshire. This role suits a confidential MRICS Building Surveyor who thrives on variety, autonomy and high quality technical work across a diverse commercial portfolio. As the MRICS Building Surveyor, you will undertake acquisition surveys and technical

Senior Building Surveyor – Client-Side (Central London Portfolio). An established London-based property owner and operator is looking to appoint a Senior Building Surveyor to join their in-house team. Strong experience across building surveying and project delivery (refurbishment/fit-out).

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Dalkia UK have a great opportunity for a Building Surveyor to support our PFI and other contracts by fulfilling a programme of building / asset condition surveys on a permanent basis. Develop and maintain lifecycle models for building components (e. Support the “golden thread” of information for

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Your role will involve conducting site surveys, ensuring compliance with building regulations, and providing accurate reports and recommendations.

We operate as part of a multidisciplinary professional team, with in-house structural, civil, and MEP engineers, alongside architects, project managers, estate surveyors, and fellow building surveyors delivering projects collaboratively. The variety of work offers broad exposure across the professio

A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join its growing Project Management division. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident surveyor who enjoys autonomy, client interaction and delivering high-quality professional and project work ac

South West Norse is part of the Norse Group, a national, award-winning property consultancy delivering services to a range of public and private sector clients across the UK.We offer local delivery supported by national capability.With Offices in Exeter, South West Norse are dedicated to delivering

Heywood - £55,000 - £70,000 + Package.A well-established and growing specialist contractor within the commercial interiors and fit-out sector.With a strong presence across the North West and projects delivered nationwide, the company has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality partiti

A leading residential developer in Warrington is seeking an experienced Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to oversee new build housing projects.

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A leading provider of surveying services in London is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to join their team. You will gain exposure to various projects while supporting senior surveyors with building surveys and contract administration.

Disrepair Building Surveyor / Residential Property Surveyor. Building Surveyor / Residential Property Surveyor - Uncapped and incentivised fees. Degree in Building Surveying or Building Pathology.

A dynamic multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Building Surveyor to join their collaborative team.

Exchange Street Claims ltd is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for a hybrid role covering Newcastle and the North East. Candidates should have a degree in Building Surveying, relevant experience, and ideally MRICS/MCIOB qualifications.

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious Chartered Building Surveyor for our client, a vibrant award-winning building consultancy practice providing tailored services to the property sector. Are you a Chartered Building Surveyor looking to work in a fun but hardworking environment, to deliver a full s

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Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction vacancies and Specification positions within: Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, QS, Architectural, Building Envelope. Industry Sector: Quantity Surveyor, Assi

Major Recruitment is seeking a candidate for a role in Building Control located in Blackpool with hybrid options. The position requires a minimum Class 2E Registration along with at least 5 years of experience in the building control sector. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of projects a

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They are looking for an experienced MRICS Building surveyor at AD level with particular expertise in TDD or a desire to develop their career down that pathway. I'm currently working with on the the leading Building Consultancy Teams in the UK who are looking to add to their exceptional TDD team.

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Turner Property Recruitment is seeking a Senior or Associate Building Surveyor to lead professional services in a new Cambridge office. This role involves delivering key Building Surveying services, mentoring junior staff, and developing client relationships across East Anglia. The ideal candidate s