Quantity Surveyor in Cardiff

Energy Jobline ZR; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

26 days' annual holiday

Mentorship and career development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for a Cardiff-based role. You will cover commercial management from pricing to final accounts, interfacing with clients and subcontractors to ensure commercial success.

The role requires NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and strong communication with a focus on safety and accuracy. Long-term career development is offered with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Previous quantity surveying experience within civil engineering or construction.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract is essential.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Measure and value works, prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Monitor financial performance and produce project performance reports.
• Procure subcontractors and manage accounts.
• Communicate with clients to discuss project performance and payments.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Commercial and contractual awareness

Communication skills

Health and safety commitment

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HND/HNC or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

We are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction and civil engineering business in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused individual looking to join a company offering long-term career development, professional mentorship and a strong benefits package.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of projects from initial pricing through to final account. Experience within general civil engineering would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other relevant construction backgrounds will also be considered.

The Quantity Surveyor Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with clients, subcontractors, project teams and senior management to ensure projects are delivered successfully from both a commercial and contractual perspective.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting measurements and valuations
• Preparing and negotiating interim valuations
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Monitoring the financial performance of contracts
• Producing project performance reports for senior management
• Communicating directly with clients regarding project performance
• Ensuring customer payments are received within agreed contractual terms
• Procuring subcontractors
• Managing subcontractor accounts
• Pricing projects prior to contract agreement
• Supporting the wider commercial team throughout project delivery

Quantity Surveyor Requirements

The successful Quantity Surveyor should ideally have previous experience working within general civil engineering or a similar construction environment.

You will require:

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience
• Knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract - essential
• Experience within general civil engineering projects is highly desirable
• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• HND, HNC or equivalent qualifications will also be considered
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Experience with valuations and final accounts
• Subcontractor procurement and account management experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, ambitious and commercially focused approach
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points

Candidates interested in progressing towards professional membership with organisations such as RICS or CICES would be particularly well suited to the opportunity.

Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

The successful Quantity Surveyor will receive a competitive package including:

• 40-50k basic
• Potential discretionary bonus
• Company mobile phone
• Company pension
• 26 days' annual holiday
• RICS / ICES professional mentorship
• Career development opportunities
• Employee benefits and rewards platform
• 24/7, 365-day mental, physical and wellbeing support

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within an established and growing business offering exposure to civil engineering projects and ongoing professional development.