Residential Quantity Surveyor – Cardiff Major Development

WATES; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Residential is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the Cardiff team on a major residential development across South Wales. You will help manage the commercial performance of the project, including cost control, procurement and contract management throughout the construction lifecycle.

You will work with operational teams, supply chain partners and stakeholders to maximise value, manage risk and support delivery of high-quality homes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction, housing development or similar.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, procurement and contract administration.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and valuations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative approach and proactive mindset.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Membership of, or pursuit towards, RICS or similar body.

Responsibilities

• Managing subcontract procurement, valuations and payments.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate cost forecasts and commercial reports.
• Monitoring project expenditure and identifying opportunities to maximise value.
• Administering subcontract agreements and contractual obligations.
• Managing change control processes and commercial risk.
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Building strong working relationships with project teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and commercial governance requirements.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Procurement

Contract Administration

Subcontract Management

Communication

Teamwork

RICS (pursuit)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Membership of or pursuit towards RICS

Job description

Wates Residential is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the Cardiff team on a major residential development across South Wales. You will help manage the commercial performance of the project, including cost control, procurement and contract management throughout the construction lifecycle.

You will work with operational teams, supply chain partners and stakeholders to maximise value, manage risk and support delivery of high-quality homes.