Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water (Exeter)

Reference: 30823063149_1785233896

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Exeter
£Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package
Infrastructure | Utilities | Cost Management | Consultancy


Eden Brown is delighted to be partnering with a leading global project and cost management consultancy as they continue to grow their Infrastructure team in Exeter.
Due to continued success and a strong pipeline of work, our client is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure programmes across the South West and wider UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for commercially focused professionals who are looking to work on high-value, complex projects within highly regulated sectors, whilst benefiting from structured career progression and exposure to industry-leading clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver quantity surveying and cost management services throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, estimates and financial reporting.
  • Administer contracts and manage change control procedures.
  • Support procurement activities, tender evaluations and contract awards.
  • Monitor project costs, valuations, variations and final accounts.
  • Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Provide accurate forecasting and reporting to clients and project teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
  • Support the successful delivery of projects in line with programme, cost and quality objectives.


Experience Required

  • Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager within major infrastructure projects.
  • Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including NEC forms of contract.
  • Experience in cost management, procurement, forecasting and financial reporting.
  • Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and work within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
  • Strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills.


Preferred Sector Experience


Candidates with experience in any of the following sectors are particularly encouraged to apply:

  • Water and Utilities
  • Highways and Transportation
  • Rail Infrastructure
  • Nuclear
  • Energy
  • Defence
  • Aviation
  • Other highly regulated infrastructure environments


Desirable

  • Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards professional accreditation.
  • Consultancy experience.
  • Experience working within major frameworks or programme-based delivery environments.
  • Familiarity with large-scale capital projects and regulated industries.


Whats on Offer?


This is an opportunity to join one of the industrys most respected consultancies, delivering some of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects. Youll benefit from a collaborative culture, long-term career development, flexible working and the chance to work on complex programmes that make a real impact.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£65,000.00 - £90,000.00
Per annum
GBP65000.00 - GBP90000.00 per annum
Added 28/07/2026
Reference: 30823063149_1785233896

Other similar jobs

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water

Added 03/09/2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Birmingham / Midlands (Hybrid Working) £Competitive + Benefits Eden Brown is delighted to be partnering with a leading international engineering, infrastructure and consultancy business to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its growing Water team in the Midlands. Our client is a globally recognised consultancy delivering complex infrastructure programmes across sectors including water, environment, transportation, energy and major projects. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and sustainable delivery, they are investing heavily in their commercial management capability and expanding their presence across the UK and Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to join a...

Learn more

Quantity Surveyor - Water

Added 03/09/2026

Quantity Surveyor - Water Birmingham / Midlands (Hybrid Working) £Competitive + Benefits Eden Brown is delighted to be partnering with a leading international engineering, infrastructure and consultancy business to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for its growing Water team in the Midlands. Our client is a globally recognised consultancy delivering complex infrastructure programmes across sectors including water, environment, transportation, energy and major projects. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and sustainable delivery, they are investing heavily in their commercial management capability and expanding their presence across the UK and Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing commercial...

Learn more

Senior Comercial Manager - Water

Added 14/07/2026

The Opportunity Working closely with client stakeholders, programme leadership teams and alliance partners, you will help create a single source of trusted commercial and operational performance information, supporting the successful delivery of AMP8 objectives and long-term value creation. You will provide leadership across commercial performance, governance and assurance activities, ensuring consistency in reporting, forecasting, change management and cost control while promoting continuous improvement and best practice throughout the programme. Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain a single, assured view of programme-wide commercial and operational performance. Lead commercial governance processes, controls, reporting frameworks and performance targets. Drive consistency across forecasting, cost management,...

Learn more

Senior Esitmator - Water

Added 08/06/2026

Senior Estimator - Water Projects Warrington, North West England | Permanent Opportunity Are you an experienced Estimator looking to make a real impact in the UK's essential infrastructure sector? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading, privately-owned engineering and construction business delivering some of the country's most critical water and environmental projects. The Opportunity We're seeking a Senior Estimator to play a key role in securing and shaping major water infrastructure schemes across the North of England. Based in Warrington, you'll take ownership of the estimating process from early-stage engagement through to final submission-working closely with commercial, planning,...

Learn more

Associate, Project Management - Water Utilities

Added 09/06/2026

Associate Project Manager - Water & Utilities UK | Bristol | Hybrid Eden Brown is partnering with a leading consultancy in the water sector to appoint an Associate Project Manager to lead high-profile infrastructure programmes for major UK utilities and environmental clients. The Role * Lead complex projects and programmes end-to-end * Manage multidisciplinary teams and drive performance * Build senior client relationships and identify growth opportunities * Shape delivery strategy and ensure strong governance About You * 8+ years delivering infrastructure projects (water/utilities ideal) * Strong leadership across multiple projects and teams * Commercially astute with NEC contract experience...

Learn more

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Drylining

Added 20/08/2026

The Company Our client is a leading specialist contractor delivering drylining, partitions, ceilings, SFS and interior packages on some of Londons most prestigious construction projects. Working with major developers, main contractors and blue-chip clients, they have built an outstanding reputation for quality, delivery and repeat business. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will take full commercial responsibility for multiple drylining and interiors projects from procurement through to final account. Projects range from £2m to...

Learn more

Senior Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor - Utilities

Added 24/06/2026

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Utilities / Infrastructure Locations: Exeter / Cardiff Job Type: Full-time About the Role We are partnered with an international project and cost management consultancy that delivers innovative solutions across construction, real estate, and infrastructure. Known for its collaborative approach, transparency, and commitment to performance excellence, the business supports a wide range of high-profile clients across multiple sectors. They are currently supporting a major utilities client, delivering programmes within a highly regulated infrastructure environment. As such, they are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager /Quantity Surveyor with strong sector knowledge, ideally within water, or...

Learn more

Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Added 08/09/2026

Commercial Manager / Quantity SurveyorLondonUp to £70,000 + Bonus + BenefitsI'm working with one of London's most respected workplace design and fit out specialists, a business that's built its reputation by doing things differently. Rather than separating design and delivery, they bring both together under one roof, creating workplaces that are as commercially successful as they are visually impressive. With a client base spanning occupiers, landlords and developers, they've delivered projects ranging from high-end headquarters and flexible workspaces through to large-scale refurbishment and fit out schemes. A significant proportion of their work comes from repeat business, reflecting the quality of...

Learn more

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Added 20/08/2026

The Company A leading drylining and interiors contractor delivering specialist packages across residential, commercial, education and healthcare sectors is looking to appoint an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant QS looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing commercial team, working alongside experienced Senior Surveyors and Commercial Managers. The Opportunity You will gain exposure to all aspects of the commercial process, supporting the delivery of major drylining and interiors projects across London and the South East. Projects include: - Residential towers - Student accommodation developments - Healthcare and education projects - Large-scale...

Learn more

Quantity Surveyor

Added 13/08/2026

Quantity SurveyorDesign & Build, Hoxton, London Competitive Salary + Bonus + BenefitsOverviewThis creative and fast-growing design and construction practice delivers high-quality residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across London. Based in the heart of Hoxton, the business combines innovative design with expert project delivery to create exceptional spaces.Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, an opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial management of design and build projects from inception through to completion.The RoleReporting directly to senior leadership, the successful candidate will take ownership of the commercial performance of multiple...

Learn more

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Added 04/08/2026

Assistant Quantity SurveyorLocation: Central LondonSalary: £35,000 - £50,000 + PackageSector: Commercial Fit Out and D&BOverview:A highly respected workplace design and build specialist is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team in London.Established within the commercial interiors sector, the business delivers high-quality CAT A, CAT B and refurbishment projects for a diverse range of occupier, landlord and investor clients across the capital. Renowned for creating innovative workplace environments and maintaining long-term client relationships, the company has developed a strong reputation for delivering projects that combine exceptional design with outstanding execution.As a result of continued growth and an...

Learn more

Drylining Quantity Surveyor

Added 27/07/2026

Drylining Quantity SurveyorSalary: £60,000 + Comprehensive PackageThe OpportunityAn established and highly respected interiors and specialist fit-out contractor is seeking an experienced Drylining Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team. With a strong reputation for delivering large-scale residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments across the UK, the business continues to secure prestigious contracts with leading main contractors and developers.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in managing high-value drylining, partitions, ceilings, plastering, and associated interior systems packages from pre-construction through to final account.Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you...

Learn more

Quantity Surveyor

Added 21/07/2026

Quantity SurveyorFit out & Refurbishment Somerset Up to £60,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working (4 Days from Home)About the Role:My client is a specialist interior fit-out and refurbishment contractor delivering high-quality commercial, education, healthcare and workplace projects across the South West and beyond. Known for our collaborative approach, attention to detail and commitment to excellence, we are continuing to grow and are now looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Somerset.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects and wants the flexibility of a genuine hybrid working arrangement.The...

Learn more

Quantity Surveyor

Added 15/07/2026

Quantity SurveyorLuxury Residential & Commercial Fit-Out & RefurbishmentLocationLondon & Home CountiesSalaryCompetitive Salary + Benefits Package (Dependent on Experience)The OpportunityA highly regarded construction contractor specialising in luxury residential refurbishments, bespoke fit-out projects, and premium commercial interiors is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team.The business has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional projects across London and the South East, working on high-end private residences, listed buildings, luxury apartments, commercial office refurbishments, and specialist fit-out schemes.This role offers the opportunity to take commercial responsibility for a diverse portfolio of prestigious projects, working closely with directors, project managers, clients,...

Learn more

M&E Quantity Surveyor

Added 02/07/2026

🔧 M&E Quantity Surveyor📍 Sittingbourne, Kent 💰 Up to £80,000 + Excellent Package🚀 Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?An exciting opportunity has opened up for an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a thriving, fast-growing contractor delivering standout Mechanical & Electrical projects across the South East and beyond.This is your chance to step into a key commercial role within a business that genuinely values its people, rewards performance, and offers clear progression as it continues to expand.💼 What You'll Be DoingYou'll take full commercial ownership of projects, working closely with delivery teams to drive profitability and ensure...

Learn more
Required for two factor authentication
At least 8 characters, 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase and 1 special character or number
Your file must be a doc, docx or pdf. No larger than 5MB.