Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

In Cardiff, join an established housebuilder as Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will manage the commercial performance of residential developments from procurement to completion, collaborating with development, technical and site teams to meet safety, efficiency, and commercial targets. You will handle budgets, cost reporting, procurement, subcontract management, and final accounts, shaping project outcomes. Hybrid working is available with potential for more days from home for exceptional candidates. This is a growth-focused role offering meaningful responsibility in a growing commercial team.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid/remote working (1–3 days home)

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of residential developments
• Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts and cost reports
• Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers
• Negotiating and agreeing subcontract packages
• Monitoring costs, variations and commercial risks
• Managing valuations, payments and final accounts
• Working closely with site and operational teams to maximise project performance
• Providing commercial advice and reporting to senior management

Key requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within housebuilding / residential development
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement and project costs
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple commercial priorities
• A relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification is desirable
• Candidates from main contracting, construction consultancy or client-side backgrounds will also be considered with strong commercial experience and interest in moving into housebuilding

• negotiation
• communication
• independence
• budgeting and cost reporting
• procurement of subcontractors
• cost monitoring and risk management

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