Quantity Surveyor

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