Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency based in Cardiff is seeking a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will prepare cost estimates, analyze project requirements, and provide financial insights throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include managing budgets, developing client relationships, and controlling project cash flow. The ideal candidate will have an HND/HNC in a relevant construction course and previous experience in social housing. Benefits include 25 days holiday and electric vehicle leasing after 2 years.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Salary sacrifice scheme for additional holiday

Electric vehicle leasing with life assurance and private medical after 2 years

Qualifications

• Previous experience within social housing is required.
• Good knowledge of contract forms currently used in building trade.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage contract budgets and forecasts for financial control.
• Manage commercial relationships with clients.
• Control WIP and Final Account Settlements for effective cash flow.
• Conduct weekly site visits to monitor progress.
• Produce monthly commercial reports as needed.

Skills

Good working knowledge of forms of contact used in the building trade

Microsoft Excel skills

Education

HND / HNC Level in a relevant construction acknowledged course

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Cardiff

Permanent Role : £45,000

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Quantity Surveyor to join a team based in Cardiff. The successful Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for preparing cost estimates, analysing project requirements, and providing financial insights to support decision making throughout the project lifecycle. Projects could be K&Bs, disrepairs, fire damages, fire door install, fire sprinkler install, BISF – EWI project and multi storey flat refurbishments.

Key responsibilities for the Quantity Surveyor role :

• 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 for the role :

• 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

Benefits of the Quantity Surveyor role :

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

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.

From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We’ll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.