Job Description

55,000 - 65,000 exeter

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Client-Side / Consultancy Experience)

Location:

Exeter

Sector:

Construction Consultancy - Healthcare, Education, and High-Value Private Projects

Salary:

Competitive + Excellent Package

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a

B Corp-certified, award-winning consultancy

that's shaping the future of construction across the South West.



As a

Senior Quantity Surveyor

, you'll take the lead on

high-profile, purpose-driven projects

spanning

healthcare transformation

,

education facilities

,

research environments

, and

private client developments

. With project values typically between

5m and 50m

, you'll have full commercial ownership of schemes that make a genuine impact on local communities.



You'll join a consultancy that's setting new standards for sustainability and ethics -- recognised with the

Queen's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development

and as the

world's first Chartered Surveyors to achieve B Corp Certification(TM)

. This is your chance to deliver meaningful work in a company that puts

People, Place, and Planet

first.

Role Overview

As a

Senior Quantity Surveyor

, you will:


Take ownership of

pre- and post-contract cost management

across multiple projects. Deliver expert

budgeting, cost planning, procurement

, and

contract administration

. Lead

value engineering

,

risk management

, and financial reporting. Administer contracts under

JCT

and

NEC

frameworks. Support and mentor junior surveyors as part of a collaborative, growing team. Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring excellence at every stage. Deliver projects that include: + A

30m Performing Arts Theatre

in Andover + A

UK-first Oncology & Wellness Centre

(30m+)
+ A

SEND school expansion

for a Local Authority

About You

Minimum

4+ years' PQS / consultancy experience

in cost management.

MRICS qualified

(or close to completion). Strong technical knowledge of

construction methodologies, procurement

, and

contract administration

. Proven ability to manage complex budgets, risks, and commercial performance. Skilled communicator with experience handling

client-facing responsibilities

. Confident using

Microsoft 365

and cost management tools such as

CostX

,

iTWO

, or

CADMeasure

. Experienced in

NEC

and

JCT

contracts. Proactive, detail-focused, and driven to deliver sustainable, value-led outcomes.

Company Profile

Our client is a

forward-thinking, purpose-led consultancy

combining commercial excellence with a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Their

Exeter office

is central to their South West operations, delivering landmark projects that are reshaping communities for the better.



You'll be joining a business that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration -- offering genuine autonomy, a structured path for progression, and an environment where your voice matters.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary + annual bonus Hybrid working & flexible hours 38 days holiday (including public holidays) + your birthday off Enhanced maternity & paternity leave 6% employer pension contribution Life cover (3x salary) & Aviva Digicare+ wellbeing access Ongoing training, CPD, and chartership support Volunteering & charitable initiatives Regular social, professional, and community events

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a

BCorp certified, bespoke specialist recruitment business

operating across four distinct sectors. I,

Jack Houghton

, work exclusively with top consultancies across the UK within the

construction, cost consultancy, and project management sectors

. All applications are handled with complete confidentiality.