Quantity Surveyor

Involve Recruitment; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a busy housing construction contractor in Cwmbran, Wales. The role involves preparing cost plans and managing budgets for residential projects valued between £3 - £12 million. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and proven experience in the construction sector. The position offers a competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive working environment focused on high-quality developments.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to work on high-quality residential developments

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Proven experience with housing/residential construction contractors.
• Experience managing projects valued between £3 - £12 million.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, budgets, and estimates for housing projects.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, including tendering and analysis.
• Administer contracts, valuations, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and cash flow, identifying commercial risks.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications.
• Assess subcontractor applications and manage payments.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Project cost monitoring

Subcontractor management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Involve Recruitment are partnering with a busy housing construction contractor specialising in the delivery of high-quality residential developments. With a strong pipeline of new-build housing projects, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our clients commercial team and support the successful delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, budgets, and estimates for housing projects
• Manage subcontractor procurement, including tendering, analysis, and appointment
• Administer contracts, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Monitor project costs and cash flow, identifying and mitigating commercial risks
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications
• Assess subcontractor applications and manage payments
• Provide accurate cost reporting and forecasts to senior management
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, company procedures, and industry standards
• Liaise with site teams, clients, consultants, and suppliers

Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field
• Proven experience working with a housing / residential construction contractor or commercially managed housing schemes.
• Ideally experience managing schemes from £3 - £12 million.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression within a growing construction business
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to work on high-quality residential developments