Quantity Surveyor

Sphere Solutions; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions in Cardiff is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing specialist cladding business. The role focuses on commercial management of cladding projects and requires travel across the South West.

You will oversee budgets, valuations, variations, subcontractor accounts and provide commercial reports while developing sector knowledge and progressing within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management of cladding or building envelope projects.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Experience preparing valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent cost control and forecasting skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of cladding projects.
• Monitoring project budgets, costs and forecasts.
• Subcontract procurement and management.
• Preparing and agreeing valuations and applications for payment.
• Managing variations, change control and commercial risks.
• Preparing and agreeing subcontractor accounts.
• Managing project costs through to final account.
• Identifying opportunities to improve project margins.
• Providing commercial support and advice to project teams.
• Producing accurate commercial reports and forecasts.
• Developing relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Visiting projects across the South West when required.

Skills

Commercial experience

Subcontract procurement

Forecasting

Negotiation skills

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Pay: £65,000.00 - £75,000.00 per year

Job description:

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cladding

Location: Cardiff

Sector: Construction / Cladding / Building Envelope

Role: Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established and growing specialist cladding business based in Cardiff.

The company delivers specialist cladding and building envelope projects across the region and is looking to strengthen its commercial team with an experienced Quantity Surveyor who wants to develop their career within a specialist contractor.

This is an excellent long-term opportunity, offering the chance to work on technically interesting projects, develop strong specialist sector knowledge and progress within a growing business.

The role is primarily Cardiff-based, although you will be required to travel to projects across the South West as part of the position.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of cladding projects, working closely with operational teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors.

• Managing the commercial performance of cladding projects
• Monitoring project budgets, costs and forecasts
• Subcontract procurement and management
• Preparing and agreeing valuations and applications for payment
• Managing variations, change control and commercial risks
• Preparing and agreeing subcontractor accounts
• Managing project costs through to final account
• Identifying opportunities to improve project margins
• Providing commercial support and advice to project teams
• Producing accurate commercial reports and forecasts
• Developing strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Visiting projects across the South West when required

At Senior Quantity Surveyor level, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of larger or more complex projects, support less experienced members of the commercial team and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

About You

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience within construction, specialist contracting, cladding, roofing, facades or the wider building envelope sector.

You will ideally have:

• Commercial experience within a main contractor or specialist subcontractor environment
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and commercial management
• Experience managing valuations, variations and final accounts
• Excellent cost control and forecasting skills
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider team
• A commercially driven and proactive approach
• A relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to projects in the South West

Candidates from cladding, facades, roofing, curtain walling or other specialist building envelope backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a business where there is genuine scope for long-term progression rather than simply moving from one project to the next.

You will benefit from:

• Joining an established and growing specialist contractor
• A strong pipeline of cladding and building envelope work
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• Exposure to technically interesting and varied projects
• The opportunity to develop specialist sector expertise
• A supportive and experienced commercial team
• A primarily Cardiff-based position
• Regional travel to projects across the South West
• A competitive salary and benefits package

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in Cardiff and are looking for a long-term career opportunity within cladding, facades or specialist construction, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and play an important role in its continued success.

Work Location: In person