Quantity Surveyor - Construction Consultancy in City

Flagship Consulting; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus

Pension

Benefits package

Job summary

Flagship Consulting is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its Cardiff team, working across a diverse portfolio of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sectors. You will contribute from early-stage cost planning through to contract administration and final accounts.

You will join a well-established group that supports career development, chartership progression, and long-term growth, with hybrid working and a strong salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in consultancy or client-side environments.
• Strong technical understanding of pre- and post-contract work.
• Experience on building and/or infrastructure schemes.
• Excellent communication, reporting and client engagement skills.

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

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Contract administration

Client engagement

Education

RICS-accredited degree

MRICS (desirable)

Job description

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.

Key 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.