Quantity Surveyor - Construction Consultancy

Flagship Consulting; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This role covers diverse projects in both public and private sectors, focusing on cost management, procurement, and contract administration. Ideal candidates will have 3-6 years of experience and an RICS-accredited degree. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension

Benefits package

Structured support towards MRICS

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Strong technical understanding of both pre- and post-contract work.
• Experience working on both building and infrastructure schemes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full cost management duties across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, tender documents, and contracts.
• Manage procurement processes and contractor negotiations.

Skills

Cost management

Communication skills

Client engagement

Education

RICS-accredited degree

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor - Construction Consultancy

I'm recruiting for a leading UK construction consultancy with a strong presence across both the building and infrastructure sectors. They're looking to appoint a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who wants to work across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects in both the public and private sectors.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll work on a mix of new-build, refurbishment and infrastructure schemes - from early-stage cost planning and procurement through to contract administration and final account settlement. You'll join a well-established team that supports career development, professional chartership, and long-term progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full cost management duties across the project lifecycle
• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, tender documents, and contracts
• Manage procurement processes and contractor negotiations
• Oversee valuations, variations, and change control
• Provide commercial advice to clients across building and infrastructure projects
• Support junior staff and contribute to team development

Requirements

• 3-6 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a consultancy or client-side environment
• Strong technical understanding of both pre- and post-contract work
• Experience working on building and/or infrastructure schemes
• Excellent communication, reporting, and client engagement skills
• RICS-accredited degree; MRICS or working towards chartership is desirable

Why Apply?

• Work on landmark building and infrastructure projects across London and the Southeast
• Join a respected consultancy with real opportunities for progression
• Hybrid working with flexibility and trust
• Competitive salary, bonus, pension, and benefits package
• Structured support towards MRICS

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career with a market-leading consultancy on some of the UK's most exciting projects, I'd love to hear from you