Quantity Surveyor

JT Search; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction consultancy in Wales seeks an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to deliver exceptional cost consultancy services across various projects. The role offers significant career development opportunities within a supportive environment that invests in its people. Candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant memberships like MRICS or be actively working towards chartership. The position is hybrid or remote with occasional travel to Cardiff required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying from a RICS-accredited program is ideal.
• MRICS-certified or working towards chartership with full APC support.
• Prior experience in a consultancy environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full cost management services from project feasibility to final account.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, tender documents, and budgets.
• Manage variations, valuations, and contract administration tasks.
• Provide expert advice on procurement strategies and value engineering.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Support and mentor junior team members as needed.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Familiarity with JCT contracts

Familiarity with NEC frameworks

Job description

We are currently partnering with a well-established and rapidly growing multi-disciplinary construction consultancy based in Cardiff. Renowned for delivering high-quality cost consultancy and project management services, this client operates across various sectors including commercial, healthcare, residential, and education. With recent project wins and continued growth in the Cardiff office, we are excited to recruit an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team on a hybrid or remote basis.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for career development within a supportive, forward-thinking business that prides itself on investing in its people. If you are passionate about construction consultancy and seeking an environment where you can grow, this is the perfect role for you.

-Responsibilities

As the Quantity Surveyor, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional cost consultancy services across diverse projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering full cost management services from project feasibility to the final account.
• Preparing detailed cost plans, tender documents, and budgets for a variety of projects.
• Managing variations, valuations, and performing contract administration tasks.
• Providing expert advice to clients on procurement strategies and value engineering.
• Collaborating with clients, contractors, and internal project teams to achieve project goals.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, contributing to their professional development as required.

Qualifications

We are seeking a driven professional with the following credentials and attributes:

• Education: Degree in Quantity Surveying, ideally from a RICS-accredited program.
• Professional Memberships: MRICS-certified or actively working towards chartership (full APC support provided).
• Experience: Prior experience in a consultancy environment is highly desirable.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with construction contracts, including JCT and NEC frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Autonomy: Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility: Ability to thrive in a hybrid or remote setting with occasional travel to the Cardiff office.