Quantity Surveyor in London

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

Role Overview

The Quantity Surveyor will deliver cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality social housing projects across planned maintenance, refurbishment, new-build developments, and responsive repairs. The role involves cost control, contract administration, procurement, valuations, and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting regulatory and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and cash-flow forecasts.
• Monitoring and reporting of project costs against budgets.
• Maintaining cost databases and benchmark information for future projects.
• Preparing monthly commercial reports, CVRs, and financial summaries.
• Preparing tender documentation for labour, materials, and subcontract packages.
• Evaluating subcontractor quotations, ensuring price accuracy and compliance.
• Participating in tender analysis and negotiation processes.
• Managing variations/changes to the works and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Supporting the preparation and review of payment applications and certificates.
• Conducting monthly valuations for client and subcontractor accounts.
• Supporting processing interim and final payments.
• Verifying completed works and quantities on-site, including measurement and take-offs.
• Participating in site visits, progress meetings, and commercial discussions.
• Ensuring all work aligns with social housing regulations, building safety legislation, and organisational standards.
• Supporting quality control processes, ensuring accurate documentation for audits.
• Managing risk registers, early warnings, and change control procedures.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Maintaining effective communication with clients, housing associations, and local authorities.

Key Skills & Experience

• Relevant qualification (e.g., BSc Quantity Surveying, HNC/HND in Construction).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Understanding of construction measurements and valuation principles.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general IT systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a commercial team.
• Experience within social housing, affordable housing, repairs & maintenance, or refurbishment.
• Experience using estimating or cost-management software (COINS, Causeway, Procore, etc.).

Salary & Benefits

• Excellent development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive Salary £35,000 to £60,000 DOE.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice schemes: holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC pension contributions.
• Life assurance cover.
• Wellbeing resources and counselling services.
• Retail & lifestyle discount platform.
• Enhanced family leave provisions.
• Recognition initiatives and awards.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Private medical insurance.

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diversity is central to our business, driving innovation and enhancing service to communities. We embrace diverse perspectives, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure fair opportunities for all.