Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead

Location: Cardiff Bay, South Wales
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression

Senior Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Cardiff | Commercial Lead Opportunity

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead looking to take ownership of a major construction project in Cardiff?

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's fastest-growing and award-winning main contractors, delivering a landmark £80 million construction project in Cardiff Bay. This is a chance to play a pivotal role on a high-profile development while joining a business renowned for investing in its people, maintaining an outstanding company culture, and offering genuine long-term career progression.

If you're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor job in Cardiff where your expertise will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead, you will take commercial responsibility for a significant section of a major £80m project in Cardiff Bay, working closely with the Project Director and wider commercial team to ensure successful financial delivery from start to finish.

This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence project performance while developing your career within an expanding contractor that continues to secure prestigious projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a substantial package on a major construction project.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reporting.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor management.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements and final accounts.
• Administer contracts and manage commercial risk.
• Prepare valuations, variations and payment applications.
• Monitor project performance against financial targets.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members where appropriate.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Lead or Senior Commercial Manager.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale construction projects for a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management, procurement and contract administration.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account.
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred).
• Membership of RICS or working towards chartership is advantageous but not essential.

What's On Offer?

• Opportunity to work on a flagship £80 million Cardiff Bay project.
• Join a rapidly expanding, award-winning main contractor with an outstanding reputation.
• Strong pipeline of secured work providing excellent long-term job security.
• Supportive and highly experienced leadership team.
• Clear opportunities for career progression into Commercial Manager and senior leadership positions.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative culture where people are genuinely valued and developed.

Why Apply?

This is more than just another Quantity Surveyor vacancy. It's an opportunity to become part of a business that has built its success through quality, innovation and investing in its people. With an impressive portfolio of major projects and ambitious growth plans, you'll be joining at an exciting time where your contribution will be recognised and your career can flourish.

If you're an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead seeking your next challenge in Cardiff, apply today to find out more.