Cardiff Commercial Quantity Surveyor – Cost & Value Focus

Cardo Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Job summary

Cardo Group is seeking a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor for its Cardiff-based team. The role focuses on preparing cost estimates, analysing project requirements, and providing financial insights to support decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Key duties include managing contract budgets, reporting on subcontractor performance, and maintaining governance across commercial projects and refurbishments. Experience in social housing and strong contractual knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• HND/ HNC Level in a relevant construction course.
• Experience within social housing is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of construction technology.
• Experience with SOR is advantageous.
• Familiarity with forms of contract used in the building trade.
• Experience in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage contract budgets and forecasts to ensure profitability.
• Lead meetings with clients and subcontractors, and maintain governance.
• Measure progress, valuations, and final accounts; monitor payments.
• Prepare monthly cost/value reports and cash-flow forecasts.
• Assist with subcontractor selection, procurement scheduling, and contract Information.

Skills

Contract knowledge

Financial reporting

Quality inspections

Programme monitoring

SOR experience

Education

HND/HNC in construction

Tools

SOR

Job description

Cardo Group is seeking a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor for its Cardiff-based team. The role focuses on preparing cost estimates, analysing project requirements, and providing financial insights to support decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Key duties include managing contract budgets, reporting on subcontractor performance, and maintaining governance across commercial projects and refurbishments. Experience in social housing and strong contractual knowledge are highly valued.