Quantity Surveyor

Cardo; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their North West London team. This role focuses on managing costs and ensuring the delivery of high-quality social housing projects, including planned maintenance and refurbishment. Key responsibilities include preparing budgets, monitoring spending, and collaborating with project teams. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant qualification and have strong analytical skills, with experience in the construction sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday + BH

Private Medical Insurance

Career development

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave

Employee recognition/referral scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction.
• Experience within social housing or refurbishment.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and cashflow forecasts.
• Monitoring project costs against budgets.
• Preparing tender documentation and evaluating subcontract quotations.
• Supporting cost control processes including valuations and financial reporting.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Understanding of construction measurements and valuation principles

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general IT systems

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Experience using estimating or cost-management software

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying or HNC/HND in Construction

Tools

COINS

Causeway

Procore

Job description

Who We Are:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

We specialise in responsive repairs & voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team in located in the North West London area.

The Quantity Surveyor deliver cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality social housing projects, including planned maintenance, refurbishment, new-build developments, and responsive repairs. The role involves cost control, contract administration, procurement, valuations, and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting regulatory and client requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and cashflow forecasts.
• Monitoring and reporting of project costs against budgets.
• Maintain cost databases and benchmark information for future projects.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports, CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), and financial summaries.
• Preparing tender documentation for labour, materials, and subcontract packages.
• Evaluate subcontract quotations, ensuring price accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in tender analysis and negotiation processes.
• Manage variations/changes to the works and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Support the preparation and review of payment applications and certificates.
• Monthly valuations for client and subcontractor accounts.
• Support processing interim and final payments.
• Verify completed works and quantities on-site, including measurement and take-offs.
• Participate in site visits, progress meetings, and commercial discussions.
• Ensure all work aligns with social housing regulations, building safety legislation, and organisational standards.
• Support quality control processes, ensuring accurate documentation for audits.
• Managing risk registers, early warnings, and change control procedures.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, design teams, and subcontractors.
• aining effective communication with clients, housing associations, and local authorities.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Holding a relevant qualification (e.g., BSc Quantity Surveying, HNC/HND in Construction).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Understanding of construction measurements and valuation principles.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general IT systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a commercial team.
• Experience within social housing, affordable housing, repairs & maintenance, or refurbishment.
• Experience using estimating or cost-management software (COINS, Causeway, Procore, etc.).

Salary/Benefits:

• Salary between £35,000 to £60,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Career development
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Counselling services and wellbeing app
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
• Wellbeing fund
• Employee recognition/referral scheme

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Why Join Cardo Group?

At Cardo Group, we are growing, evolving, and building a stable foundation for long-term success. When you join us, you become part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

✅ Equity – We ensure fair opportunities for growth and success, removing barriers that may stand in the way.

✅ Diversity – We embrace different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, knowing that diversity fuels creativity and progress.

✅ Inclusion – We foster a culture where every team member has a voice and feels a true sense of belonging.

At Cardo Group, EDI is more than a policy, it’s part of who we are. We actively promote an environment where all individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, or background, can thrive.

Join us and be part of a company that values you—exactly as you are.