This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join a growing cost consulting team in Cardiff, South Wales.
The role offers exposure to a strong pipeline of construction projects, long-term career development, structured RICS support and an attractive salary and benefits package.
Project Details
The successful Quantity Surveyor will work across a diverse portfolio of construction projects in multiple sectors.
Projects include commercial, residential and mixed-use developments, delivered for private developers and public sector clients across South Wales and the wider UK.
Responsibilities and Duties
This Quantity Surveyor job will suit a confident professional seeking to progress their career within a supportive consultancy environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Delivering cost consultancy services across multiple construction projects
* Preparing pre-contract cost plans, estimates and pricing schedules
* Advising on procurement strategy and managing tender processes
* Compiling contract documentation and administering contracts
* Undertaking on-site valuations and cost assessments
* Producing monthly cost reports and financial statements
* Forecasting and monitoring project cashflows
* Liaising with clients and other stakeholders
Desired Skills and Experience
Suitable candidates will demonstrate:
* At least 4 years’ post-university experience in quantity surveying or cost management
* Strong understanding of construction cost control and project management principles
* Experience working on pre- and post-contract cost management duties
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High attention to detail and strong commercial awareness
* Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
* Working towards MRICS chartership or recently chartered with RICS
* Ongoing commitment to professional development is essential
Employing Company Overview and Profile
Maxim Recruitment is acting as a recruitment consultancy on behalf of a well-established and expanding cost consulting practice based in Cardiff.
The business operates across South Wales and the wider UK, delivering professional quantity surveying and cost management services to a broad range of construction clients.
The company is known for its collaborative culture, investment in staff development and long-term career progression opportunities.
Employees benefit from exposure to varied projects, autonomy in their role and structured support towards chartership and career advancement. A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
* Competitive salary of £45,000 to £60,000 per annum
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday annual leave
* Pension scheme
* Electric car salary sacrifice scheme and bike to work scheme
* Mileage allowance
* Team performance-related bonus
* Profit share after 12 months’ service
* Full access to an RICS Development Programme with all professional fees paid