Quantity Surveyor

Build Recruitment; Bedwas; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor in Cardiff for a permanent role. You will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of retrofit and decarbonisation projects, ensuring cost-effective delivery. The ideal candidate will have an HND/HNC in a relevant construction course and experience within social housing. Competitive benefits include 25 days holiday and private medical insurance after 2 years.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Salary sacrifice scheme for additional holiday

Electric vehicle leasing with life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience within social housing.
• Previous experience working with SOR.
• Ability to produce commercial reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract budgets and forecasts.
• Develop commercial relationships with clients.
• Ensure project cash flow and effective settlements.
• Conduct weekly site visits and monitor project variations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good working knowledge of forms of contract

Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of PAS2035

Education

HND/HNC in relevant construction course

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Cardiff

Permanent Role: £45,000

We are looking for a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join a company based in Cardiff. As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of retrofit and decarbonisation projects, ensuring delivery is cost-effective, financially compliant, and aligned with relevant funding requirements such as PAS 2035, SHDF, and ECO4.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage contract budgets and forecasts to ensure the financial control and profitability of allocated contracts.
• Develop, manage and extend commercial relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Act as project commercial focal point to ensure all project team members are aware of the key deliverables.
• Control WIP and Final Account Settlements to ensure effective project cash flow.
• Ensure effective RFI/CVI schedules are utilised and kept updated to manage commercial risk.
• Weekly site visits to monitor variations, assess progress towards expenditure and support the operational manager.
• Complete property surveys, provide dimensioned plans and enabling schedules as required.
• Produce monthly commercial reports as required.

Experience required

• HND/ HNC Level, in a relevant construction acknowledged course
• Previous experience within social housing
• Previous experience working with SOR
• Good working knowledge of forms of contact currently used within the building trade
• Microsoft packages, specifically Excel user ability to a good standard
• Good knowledge on PAS2035, Eco 4 & SHDF.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity
• Salary sacrifice scheme to buy additional holiday
• Electric vehicle leasing with life assurance and Private medical (after 2yrs)

Application

If you are interested in applying for the Quantity Surveyor role, apply now or contact Chelsie Fowler at Build Recruitment on (phone number removed).

We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process.

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