Senior Quantity Surveyor in Tongwynlais

VGC; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a 12-month contract in Cardiff. The role involves providing commercial reports, managing subcontractor accounts, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. Candidates should have experience in the education and healthcare sectors, with a relevant degree or RICS membership. A competitive daily rate is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with schemes valued between £10 million and £70 million.
• Experience managing own projects on 2-stage schemes.
• Enjoy working in an inclusive, hardworking team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely commercial reports and advice to management.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier accounts, financially and contractually.
• Ensure applications for payment and invoices are submitted on time.

Skills

Understanding of construction techniques

Strong knowledge of company management systems

Proven experience managing a team

Experience in collating and producing site records

Education

HNC / Degree in commercial management or a related field

RICS Membership

Tools

Commercial Manager

COINS

Sphere

Job description

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Duration: 12 months

Pay: £(Apply online only) per day

Location: Cardiff

Responsibilities:

1. Provide accurate and timely commercial reports and advice to the management team.
2. Contribute to achieving the appropriate commercial result through the provision of accurate financial reporting.
3. Manage subcontractor and supplier accounts, financially and contractually.
4. Work closely with the site team and provide support on contract requirements.
5. Ensure applications for payment and invoices are completed and submitted on time to meet payment terms, work in progress (WIP), and cash targets.
6. Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements and monitor internal expenditure against budget.
7. Maximize efficiency of reporting techniques and systems.
8. Build and maintain effective relationships through high-quality customer service and on-site delivery.
9. Operate systems to provide the necessary information for contract management.
10. Provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders, aiming for Perfect Delivery on all projects.
11. Support and coach team members on commercial and contractual awareness.
12. Liaise with customers, representatives, and third parties on commercial issues, including variations, claims, and additional payments.
13. Manage the financial closure of projects, ensuring costs and values are accurately allocated according to the financial timetable.

Requirements:

1. Understanding of construction techniques.
2. Experience with education, leisure, MOJ, healthcare, prison, or leisure schemes.
3. HNC / Degree in commercial management or a related field, and/or RICS Membership.
4. Experience managing own projects on 2-stage schemes.
5. Strong knowledge of company management systems, including commercial and financial systems (e.g., Commercial Manager, COINS, Sphere).
6. Proven experience managing a team of assistant/quantity surveyors on large contracts.
7. Enjoy working in an inclusive, hardworking team environment.
8. Experience in collating and producing site records for interim and final accounts and cost reports.
9. Experience with schemes valued between £10 million and £70 million, particularly in education, healthcare, prison, and leisure sectors.