Senior Quantity Surveyor

Currie & Brown Group Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Cost Manager to join their innovative team in Cardiff. This role involves providing expert cost advice, managing projects, and fostering strong client relationships. With a focus on high-tech industrial buildings and prestigious projects, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional service. The company values long-term commitment and offers career development opportunities, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to advance in their careers. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

International mobility

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in high-tech industrial, office, residential, and hospitality sectors.
• Strong client-facing skills with a proactive and organized approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate cost advice and reporting to clients.
• Support project leaders in delivering high-quality services.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

CostX Software

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Client Communication

Project Management

Sustainability Skills

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

MRICS Membership

Tools

CostX

Power BI

Job description

Currie & Brown is one of the leading international physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation, and reputation with a genuine global office network.

Our people, from first-day apprentices to senior management, make our business what it is today. Everyone in the Currie & Brown family, regardless of experience, plays a unique role in our success and enjoys their journey along the way.

The role – what is it we would like you to do?

Currie & Brown is currently seeking a cost manager to join our Madrid-based team. The successful candidate will support project leaders in delivering high-quality service, achieving successful client outcomes, sharing knowledge across projects, fostering innovation, and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider. Projects include high-tech industrial buildings for global clients, retail fit-outs, residential towers, and government frameworks.

Your core duties will involve:

• Providing accurate cost advice and reporting to clients
• Delivering projects, commissions, and professional assignments
• Setting objectives and priorities proactively, working as a team player
• Maintaining effective communication to ensure project success; liaising with managers for financial control
• Undertaking commercial management services with limited supervision
• Ensuring timely and accurate work outputs
• Supporting the team leader/service leaders in cost management
• Representing the company professionally; engaging with clients to build strong relationships

What skills and attributes are we looking for?

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• MRICS membership (ideally)
• Experience in the private commercial sector, including high-tech industrial, office, residential, hospitality, major projects, fit-out, and refurbishment
• Proficiency in CostX or similar cost planning software
• Skills in sustainability and data analysis, e.g., carbon assessment, Power BI
• Pre- and post-contract experience
• Strong technical writing, client-facing, and communication skills
• Well-organized, diligent, proactive, assertive, disciplined, and commercially aware
• A team player with a positive attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and adaptable

About Us

Why choose Currie & Brown?

We prioritize long-term commitments, are compassionate and inclusive, and invest in our people’s futures. Whether you wish to work internationally, progress in your career, or explore new sectors, we support you at every stage with advice, support, and development opportunities. Many of our staff have built successful careers here over many years.

We offer a clear career path, international mobility opportunities—both permanent and secondment—and a focus on excellence. Our digital-led approach allows us to work on prestigious projects for top clients worldwide.

We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and experiences foster innovation and success. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Backed by our parent company, Dar Group, we operate as a truly independent business. Our people are empowered to make agile decisions and collaborate with leading industry partners.

We provide comprehensive benefits tailored to all regions and levels, from entry to senior management.