Quantity Surveyor in Basildon

Who Are We: 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. As we grow, so do the opportunities - for our people, our clients, and the communities we support. Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers.

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Basildon, covering multiple projects in the South. Please note you must have roofing experience to be considered for this role.

Role Overview: The Quantity Surveyor delivers cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality social housing projects, including 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 cashflow forecasts.
• Monitoring and reporting of project costs against budgets.
• Maintain cost databases and benchmark information for future projects.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports, CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), and financial summaries.
• Preparing tender documentation for labour, materials, and subcontract packages.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations, ensuring price accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in tender analysis and negotiation processes.
• Manage variations/changes to the works and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Support the preparation and review of payment applications and certificates.
• Monthly valuations for client and subcontractor accounts.
• Support processing interim and final payments.
• Verify completed works and quantities on-site, including measurement and take-offs.
• Participate in site visits, progress meetings, and commercial discussions.
• Ensure all work aligns with social housing regulations, building safety legislation, and organisational standards.
• Support quality control processes, ensuring accurate documentation for audits.
• Managing risk registers, early warnings, and change control procedures.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Maintaining effective communication with clients, housing associations, and local authorities.

You Will Need:

• Holding a relevant qualification (e.g., BSc Quantity Surveying, HNC/HND in Construction).
• Roofing experience - essential.
• Experience within social housing, affordable housing, repairs & maintenance, or refurbishment.
• 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 using estimating or cost-management software (COINS, Causeway, Procore, etc.).

We Will Provide:

• Excellent development and progression opportunities.
• 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.

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

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 is rooted in our core values:

• 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.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.