Quantity Surveyor — Cost Control & Commercial Excellence

Construction; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its regional commercial team. You will oversee budgets, cost control and value management across allocated projects, ensuring profitable outcomes from start to final account.

You will report to the Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager and contribute to a varied portfolio while upholding strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. This role offers a collaborative environment within an established team.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying experience in a main contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of payment, change control, variations, subcontract administration and final accounts.
• Experience in cost management, forecasting, CVRs, procurement, measurement and valuation.
• Excellent organisational, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work within a project team.
• Experience across refurbishment, fit-out, fa ade and cladding remediation, or occupied-building projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial activities of allocated projects, including cost control, forecasting, reporting and risk management.
• Prepare project budgets, cost/value reconciliations (CVRs), cash-flow forecasts and monthly commercial reports.
• Review contract documentation, identify commercial risks and entitlements, and ensure contractual notices and records are maintained.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment, variations and claims for loss and expense or prolongation.
• Manage subcontract procurement and administration, including tender comparisons, orders, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Measure, value and agree works, variations and dayworks with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work closely with operational, design and project teams to manage procurement, programme, change and commercial risk.
• Attend project, commercial and client meetings, maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure timely agreement of client and subcontract final accounts.
• Support and mentor Graduate Quantity Surveyors where required.

Skills

Cost management

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Construction in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its regional commercial team. You will oversee budgets, cost control and value management across allocated projects, ensuring profitable outcomes from start to final account.

You will report to the Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager and contribute to a varied portfolio while upholding strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. This role offers a collaborative environment within an established team.