Senior Quantity Surveyor

Walker & Sloan; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage financial processes and support project delivery. This role involves contract management, preparing valuations, and fostering strong relationships across teams. The ideal candidate will have prior quantity surveying experience and possesses strong communication and decision-making skills. The position offers a performance-based bonus, 26 days holiday, and various health benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus entitlement

26 days holiday

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Access to a discount portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Digital GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Sharesave scheme

Qualifications

• Previous quantity surveying experience within the construction industry.
• NHF SOR experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting project delivery to ensure target margins are achieved.
• Ensuring all contractual processes are followed.
• Preparing and negotiating interim valuations and final accounts.
• Managing the variation account.
• Carrying out site visits to monitor subcontractor activity.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Strong decision-making skills

Excellent communication skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

IT skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Formal qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cardiff

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing Wales region, based at our Cardiff office. Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day financial management, cost control and reporting for one or more of our developments.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. You will be involved in every stage of each project and will work closely with internal teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting project delivery to ensure target margins are achieved
• Ensuring all contractual processes are followed and necessary notices issued
• Preparing and negotiating interim valuations and final accounts, including all required measurement
• Managing the variation account
• Carrying out site visits to monitor subcontractor activity and valuing completed works
• Building strong working relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors and colleagues across the Regeneration division

About You

• We're looking for a proactive, talented and ambitious individual with:
• A formal qualification in a relevant subject (desired)
• Previous quantity surveying experience within the construction industry
• NHF SOR experience (advantageous)
• Strong decision‑making and communication skills
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
• Excellent numeracy, literacy and IT skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to thrive within a team environment

Benefits

• Performance‑based bonus entitlement
• 26 days holiday
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to a discount portal
• Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
• Digital GP service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave scheme