Senior Quantity Surveyor

Knights Brown Construction Limited; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage multiple projects. Candidates should have a degree or HND in a relevant field and a strong background in civil engineering. Key responsibilities include budget development, profit forecasting, and cost management. This role offers clear career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or a minimum of a HND in a relevant subject.
• Detailed understanding of managing site costs.
• Experience in civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop divisional budget.
• Deliver forecasted profits and margins.
• Provide consistent cost reporting.
• Establish robust change control processes.
• Manage commercial activities with teams.

Skills

Managing site costs

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Ambitious mindset

Education

Degree or HND in relevant subject

Job description

Knights Brown is not just a company but a community where ambition and job satisfaction align perfectly.

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, crafting an environment where employees don't just work for us; they grow with us, creating careers that reflect their passions and aspirations.

At Knights Brown, you're not just joining a company; you're becoming part of a family that values your well-being, celebrates your achievements, and supports your growth every step of the way.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing contractors as a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Cardiff.

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement. Based in Cardiff, you will be part of the management team reporting directly to the Divisional Commercial Manager. You will be tasked with the smooth running of several projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide information to assist in developing the divisional budget as required.
• Take responsibility to deliver forecasted profits and margins.
• Deliver consistent value and cost reporting.
• Establish robust and consistent change control process to ensure that appropriate contract price adjustments are identified and agreed with the customer.
• Manage commercial activities with the operational team to achieve delivery and growth.

Key requirements:

• Degree qualified or a minimum of a HND in a relevant subject.
• Detailed understanding of managing site costs.
• Must have experience of civil engineering projects.
• Determined, hungry and ambitious.
• Ability to work autonomously when required but also a team player.

Knights Brown actively promotes inclusiveness across the workplace, creating an environment where each individual has the equal opportunity to achieve his or her full potential and where employees feel respected.

A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success. We are a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.