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
* 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.
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