Quantity Surveyor

Cardo Group; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

25 days holiday

Salary sacrifice schemes

Life Assurance

Wellbeing resources

Discount platform

Family leave provisions

Recognition awards

Sick pay

Job summary

Cardo Group in the UK is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join our Scotland team, supporting the commercial management of Reactive Repairs, Voids and Planned Maintenance contracts across social housing.

You will lead on cost control, valuations, CVRs and reporting, working closely with clients, operations, subcontractors and suppliers to maximise profitability while ensuring high standards of service delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying with RICS accreditation preferred.
• Proven experience as a QS in social housing projects and repairs.
• Strong contract knowledge (JCT/NEC/PPC) and pricing mechanisms.
• Experience managing valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Solid cost control, CVRs, and cash flow forecasting.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects from tender to final account for social housing contracts.
• Prepare, submit, and agree monthly valuations and payments.
• Measure, price, and validate works using SORs; review against SORs for value.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flows; produce CVRs.
• Negotiate variations and changes; administer contracts (JCT/NEC).
• Secure favourable terms with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Support compliance with housing regs, health & safety, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with operations, design, and client teams for delivery.

Skills

Quantity Surveying degree

Social housing experience

Contracts knowledge (JCT NEC PPC)

SORs knowledge (NHF etc.)

valuations & final accounts

Cost control & CVRs

Negotiation & stakeholder management

Financial awareness

Independent working

MS Office / cost management software

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

MS Office

Cost management software

Job description

Who Are We:

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 and 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.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities - for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.

Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Scotland team, supporting the commercial management of our Reactive Repairs, Voids, and Planned Maintenance contracts across our social housing contracts.

As a Quantity Surveyor you will play a key role in ensuring the effective commercial delivery of maintenance contracts, providing accurate cost control, financial reporting, valuation management, and commercial support to operational teams. The role will involve working closely with clients, operational management, subcontractors, and suppliers to maximise profitability whilst ensuring excellent service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all commercial aspects of social housing contracts, from tender through to final account.
• Prepare, submit, and agree monthly client valuations and applications for payment.
• Measure, price, and validate works using client and contract-specific Schedule of Rates (SORs).
• Review completed works against SORs to ensure correct application, recovery, and value maximisation.
• Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets, forecasts, and cashflows.
• Produce accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), forecasting cost and value positions across contracts.
• Assess, price, negotiate, and agree variations, compensation events, and additional works.
• Administer contracts (JCT, NEC, or other relevant forms), ensuring compliance with terms.
• Negotiate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure favourable terms.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance evaluation.
• Support compliance with housing regulations, health & safety, and sustainability standards.
• Work collaboratively with operations, design, and client teams to achieve successful project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across commercial and operational functions.

You Will Need:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (RICS accreditation preferred).
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in social housing.
• Strong knowledge of relevant contracts (JCT, NEC, PPC, etc.).
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of Schedule of Rates (SORs), including NHF Schedule of Rates and client-specific pricing mechanisms.
• Experience preparing and managing valuations, variations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, CVRs, cash flow management, and commercial reporting.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of financial and commercial awareness.Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams within a fast-paced maintenance environment.
• Strong IT skills, including cost management software and MS Office.

Benefits:

• Excellent development and progression opportunities
• Competitive Salary Depending on Experience + Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions]
• Life Assurance cover
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions
• Recognition initiatives and awards
• Occupational Sick Pay

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

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.

Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.

Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.

Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.