Senior 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.

We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy‐efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in the Northwest London area. In this leadership role, you will oversee the commercial management of social housing projects, including planned maintenance, refurbishment, and new build developments. You will manage cost control, contract administration, and financial reporting, ensuring value for money and compliance with housing sector standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of social housing contracts, from tender through to final account.
• Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets, forecasts, and cashflows.
• Lead the preparation and submission of valuations, variations, and claims.
• Administer contracts (JCT, NEC, or other relevant forms), ensuring compliance with terms.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reports to senior management and clients.
• Negotiate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure favourable terms.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance evaluation.
• Support compliance with housing regulations, health & safety, and sustainability standards.
• Mentor and develop junior Quantity Surveyors and Assistants.
• Work collaboratively with operations, design, and client teams to achieve successful project delivery.

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (RICS accreditation preferred).
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in social housing (maintenance, refurbishment, or new build).
• Strong knowledge of relevant contracts (JCT, NEC, PPC, etc.).
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of financial and commercial awareness.
• Strong IT skills, including cost management software and MS Office.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff.

Salary & Benefits

• Excellent development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary £60,000 to £80,000 DOE.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Range of 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. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.