Quantity Surveyor - Tier 1 Main Contractor

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a major refurbishment scheme in Cardiff, valued at £30m. This role involves managing the financial delivery of the project from procurement to final account, ensuring cost control, and building relationships with subcontractors. The company offers a strong reputation in delivering innovative projects and industry-leading benefits including 26 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

26 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service)

Private medical insurance

Life cover

Generous pension scheme

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience with main contractor on residential or commercial projects.
• Knowledge of post contract commercial management.
• Ability to produce cost reports and forecasts with detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of the project.
• Prepare interim valuations and agree final accounts.
• Procure and manage subcontract packages.

Skills

Cost Control

Forecasting

Contract Management

Team Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor - Tier 1 Main Contractor

Cardiff

£30m Residential Recladding Project

£45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits

Our client, a well established international main contractor, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team for a significant £30m refurbishment scheme in Cardiff.

The project forms part of a wider regeneration development scheme and this element is being delivered on behalf of a respected housing association.

This is a great opportunity to join a company with a strong reputation for delivering technically complex and innovative projects across the UK and globally.

The Role

You’ll be commercially responsible for ensuring the successful financial delivery of the project, from procurement through to final account. Reporting to a Senior QS or Commercial Manager, you’ll work closely with the project team and client to manage cost control, valuations, and variations, while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of the project
• Prepare interim valuations and agree final accounts
• Monitor cost control and forecasting
• Procure and manage subcontract packages
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Work closely with the wider project team to ensure timely and profitable delivery

Requirements

• Experience working with a main contractor on residential or commercial projects or with a reputable facades/cladding specialist contractor
• Strong knowledge of post contract commercial management
• Confident in producing accurate cost reports and forecasts
• Able to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Join a progressive, people-focused contractor with an excellent reputation
• Be part of a high profile Cardiff development with long term opportunities
• Strong company values and culture, with a focus on collaboration and quality
• Industry-leading benefits package including:

26 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service)

Private medical insurance

Life cover

Generous pension scheme

Two paid volunteering days per year

and

Our client is committed to a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all backgrounds. You’ll be joining a team that values new ideas, different perspectives, and a collaborative approach.

Click Apply or contact Becky Fautley at 020 8502 0111 for more information.

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