Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Quantity Surveyor • Cardiff County

Company: Unity Recruitment

Cardiff County

Senior Quantity SurveyorUnity Recruitment are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for our client who are an international project and cost management consultancy. As a Senior Cost Manager, you will provide expert-level cost consultancy and project support for projects across various stages and sectors from concept design to construction completion. You will be responsible for delivering estimates, procurement advice, and post-contract administration, working independently or managing a team, depending on project size and scope.You will partner with a diverse set of clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional value, acting as a trusted advisor and helping to ensure successful project outcomes.Key Responsibilities:*Take day-to-day delivery responsibility for larger projects or programmes of work with minimal supervision.*Prepare budget estimates, cost plans, and client reports.*Provide risk and value management.*Manage contract administration including valuations, forecasts, cost reports, and attendance at project meetings.*Prepare bills of quantities, schedules of rates, or other methods of work evaluation.*Deliver all outputs accurately, on time, and to a high standard of quality.*Contribute towards bid and tender preparation and business development initiatives.*Develop and maintain strong client relationships and support business growth through networking.*Mentor junior team members, fostering professional growth and capability development.*Provide procurement and contract advice, and manage tender preparation and evaluation.Skills & Experience:*Proven consultancy experience delivering results in a client-facing role.*Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with experience managing small teams.*Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.*Sound knowledge of cost management processes and industry standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT, NEC).*Ability to prioritise workloads, work under pressure, and manage multiple complex projects.*Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and forward-thinking approach.*Resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.Qualifications:*Degree-qualified in Construction, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or another RICS-accredited discipline.*MRICS (or working towards) preferred.*Minimum 7 years experience in cost management, ideally within the infrastructure sector.*Strong IT skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).If this Senior Quantity Surveyor is of interest to you, then please apply today with your up-to- date CV. For further information, please call Carly on 02036685680 ext 113.