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Quantity Surveyor
Cardiff
Permanent Role: £45,000
We are looking for a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join a team based in Cardiff. The successful Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for preparing cost estimates, analysing project requirements, and providing financial insights to support decision making throughout the project lifecycle. Projects could be K&Bs, disrepairs, fire damages, fire door install, fire sprinkler install, BISF – EWI project and multi storey flat refurbishments.
Key responsibilities for the Quantity Surveyor role:
Develop and manage contract budgets and forecasts to ensure the financial control and profitability of allocated contracts.
Develop, manage and extend commercial relationships with both new and existing clients.
Act as project commercial focal point to ensure all project team members are aware of the key deliverables.
Control WIP and Final Account Settlements to ensure effective project cash flow.
Ensure effective RFI/CVI schedules are utilised and kept updated to manage commercial risk.
Weekly site visits to monitor variations, assess progress towards expenditure and support the operational manager.
Complete property surveys, provide dimensioned plans and enabling schedules as required.
Produce monthly commercial reports as required.
Experience for the role:
HND/ HNC Level, in a relevant construction acknowledged course
Previous experience within social housing
Previous experience working with SOR
Good working knowledge of forms of contact currently used within the building trade
Microsoft packages, specifically Excel user ability to a good standard
Benefits of the Quantity Surveyor role:
25 days holiday
Enhanced maternity/paternity
Salary sacrifice scheme to buy additional holiday
Electric vehicle leasing with life assurance and Private medical (after 2yrs)
If you are interested in applying for the Quantity Surveyor role, Apply now or contact Chelsie Fowler at Build Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed)
We’ll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We’ll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process.
From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We’ll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.
