Qualified Quantity Surveyor in Cardiff

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Retrofit & Refurbishment

Location: Cardiff – Site Based

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 + Package

We are working with a specialist contractor delivering retrofit and fabric upgrade projects across South Wales. They are now looking to appoint a Qualified Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in construction, refurbishment, or void contracts to take full commercial ownership across a range of schemes.

This is a site-based role suited to a proactive QS who thrives on autonomy and can drive value from tender through to final account.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and control all financial and contractual aspects of retrofit projects
• Measurement, pricing, and evaluation of tenders
• Lead projects from inception to completion with full commercial accountability
• Identify opportunities to increase margin and reduce risk
• Produce and manage cost plans, budgets, and CVRs
• Handle subcontract procurement, management, and payment
• Prepare and submit valuations and applications for payment
• Develop and maintain subcontractor and supplier contracts
• Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety and regulatory standards

Requirements:

• Professional qualification (HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma or equivalent)
• Proven experience in commercial management within construction – retrofit/fabric upgrades preferred
• Skilled in using bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and D&B contracts
• Confident in managing both direct and subcontract labour
• Strong knowledge of commercial reporting and forecasting
• Excellent Excel and general IT skills
• Able to work independently, while supporting and mentoring others where needed

If you're a commercially focused QS looking for a long-term opportunity within a forward-thinking, retrofit-focused business — we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cardiff

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English