Quantity Surveyor - Civils
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5BT |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4662852_1771515405 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a highly respected and well-established civil engineering contractor based in Cardiff operating within the water industry. This multi-accredited contractor has a strong pipeline of work directly with Welsh Water as part of their AMP8/AMP9 programme and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry and, as part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Cardiff office with hybrid working.
Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of water infrastructure projects, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, safely and within budget.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting measurements and valuations
- Preparing and negotiating interim valuations and final accounts
- Monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of contracts
- Providing project performance reports to senior management
- Communicating with clients regarding project performance
- Ensuring timely customer payments within contract terms
- Procuring subcontractors and managing subcontractor accounts
- Pricing projects before contract agreement.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:
- Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent
- Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within heavy civils (water, highways, rail, renewables or utilities industries)
- Sound working knowledge of NEC form of contract
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Strong commitment to safety
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
- Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
- 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Family friendly benefits
- Continuous training and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Exposure to high-impact and rewarding projects
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an established contractor and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.
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