Quantity Surveyor

Sacyr Vallehermoso Participaciones Mobiliarias SL; Barry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team at the New Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, Wales. The role involves managing contract administration, ensuring compliance, and delivering successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in quantity surveying and demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills. Join a diverse, inclusive workplace committed to professional development and making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial, Emotional and Physical Wellbeing Support

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Professional membership support

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Employee discount scheme

Language lessons

Life insurance

Sick pay

Annual Health Checks

Sacyr Sports Club

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• 4 years post graduate experience or 8 years in a similar role.
• Experience with NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration and risk management.
• Ensure commercial compliance of contracts.
• Support project cost and progress reports.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Control

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Company:Sacyr UK and Ireland

Location:New Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, Wales

As aQuantity Surveyor, you’ll play a pivotal role in our mission to create a state-of-the-art cancer center. Join our dynamic team and make a difference!

The Quantity Surveyor will support project leaders in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects and enhancing our culture of innovation. The role holder will manage contract administration, risk management and negotiation effectively to deliver the agreed profitability and cash projections, informing line management and seeking guidance as and when required.

About Us:At Sacyr UK and Ireland, we’re passionate about creating a better world through our projects. As aQS, you’ll play a crucial role in our team. Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and designed for everyone to thrive. We don’t just say it – we live it, we’re proud to have been named a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer in both 2024 and 2025, and to be accredited as a Living Wage and Disability Confident employer.

About you:If your values align with ours and you are passionate about being part of our team read on! Our team are professional, great communicators, adaptable, full of integrity and generally a fabulous bunch. If this sounds like you and you can demonstrate the required skills and experience, we want to hear from you.

Our Benefits:

• Inclusive work environment, Sunday Times Top 100 Employer 2024
• 34 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial, Emotional and Physical Wellbeing Support
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Professional membership support
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Language lessons
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness Your Way programme
• Annual Health Checks
• Sacyr Sports Club, and much more.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Communicate and liaise with System sub-contractor.
• Advise on contractual issues.
• Ensure commercial compliance of current contracts, protecting the position of the company.
• Report to Commercial Manager/ Project Director and other appropriate stakeholders about the subcontract status.
• Assist senior staff in pricing variations – this will not just be mechanical and electrical scope.
• Cost control.
• Support the Commercial and Contract Managers with monthly project cost reports and progress reports.
• Provide provision, when required to the rest of the team on managing other subcontract lifecycles, participating in procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and work packages management.

Requirements:

• Minimum BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• 4 years post graduate experience in a similar role
• Previous NEC contract experience (NEC3 or NEC4 option C)

OR

• 8 years’ experience in a similar role

AND:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor on building and/or civils projects (desirable)

Application Process:Please click to apply, we try to keep our process simple! All applications are treated confidentially. If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme, feel free to share details about your disability.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to enable all applicants to participate in the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any adjustments as part of the application process.

Ready to be part of our transformative journey? We look forward to welcoming talented individuals who share our vision and values, join us on our journey and contribute to building a better future!

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