Quantity Surveyor

Involve Recruitment are looking for a Quantity Surveyor tfor our client a reputable construction contractor working across both residential and commercial schemes. If you are a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator within the surrounding areas with experience commercially managing projects from 3 million + please apply for this job with an up-to-date CV and we will be in touch.

In this position, you will support a range of projects across Southwest Wales by providing commercial insight, cost planning, and procurement support. Your responsibilities will include developing cost plans for public-sector frameworks, assessing project affordability, offering value-engineering advice, and producing regular commercial reports. You will also assist with bid submissions and pricing exercises, ensuring accurate and competitive tender responses.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing cost estimates and budgets by reviewing drawings, specifications and project information.

• Assessing variations, pricing changes and supporting commercial decision-making.

• Producing cost reports, tender submissions and supporting documentation for bids.

• Working closely with designers, contractors and project teams.

• Meeting clients and site staff as required, with occasional travel to project locations.

• Monitoring construction progress and staying updated on regulations, materials and industry standards.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong numerical ability and analytical thinking.

• Ability to handle multiple workstreams and tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good attention to detail and accuracy.

• Familiarity with Evaluate is an advantage.

• Proactive, organised and able to work both independently and within a team.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a surveying or estimating role within construction.

• Strong understanding of building methods, materials and the cost impact of different construction techniques.

• Good working knowledge of Excel and ideally some exposure to estimating software such as Evaluate.

• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documents accurately.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Confidence managing several tasks at once and working to deadlines.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• A trade, site or practical construction background is advantageous.

• Applicants from both Quantity Surveying & Estimating and residential & commercial construction backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Candidates based out of area will not be contacted I.E. commutable to Pembrokshire.