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About the Company
This Tier 1 building contractor specialises in delivering multimillion-pound projects across the health, education, community and Ministry of Justice sectors. Renowned for its dedication to quality, innovation, and sustainability, the company creates transformative spaces that benefit communities and deliver lasting value. It provides a supportive and dynamic environment where professionals can excel.
The Role
The company is seeking a skilled QS, either at project surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level, to join its friendly and professional commercial team in Exeter. Your new role will involve overseeing the financial and contractual management of multimillion pound projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to exceptional standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts
- Conducting cost analysis and financial risk assessments
- Administering contracts, including JCT and NEC forms, ensuring full compliance
- Negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers to secure cost-effective agreements
- Preparing interim valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Collaborating with project teams to monitor progress and address commercial challenges
- Delivering accurate cost reporting and forecasting to senior management
- Ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations
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About the Candidate:
- Ideally you'll hold or be working towards a degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Experience in commercial project delivery sectors such as health and education
- Possess strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
- Exhibit strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Proficient in cost management software
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Have RICS qualification or be actively working towards it (desirable)
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What the Company Offers:
- A competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including pension and healthcare
- Opportunities for career advancement within a Tier 1 contractor
- Support for professional development and achieving chartership
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
- The opportunity to contribute to multimillion-pound, community-focused projects
Location:
Exeter, with occasional travel to project sites across the South West.
O'Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
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