Quantity Surveyor – Retrofit

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 looking for a detail‑oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team based in Cardiff. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing cost estimates, analysing project requirements, and providing financial insights to support decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of construction processes, and effective communication abilities.

• Develop and manage contract budgets and forecasts to ensure the financial control and profitability of allocated contracts.
• Promote, follow, and influence good project governance through the policies and procedures.
• Develop, manage and extend commercial relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Maintain good relationships with all housing clients.
• Attend and lead meetings with the client and sub‑contractor.
• Regularly report on sub‑contractor performance.
• Develop and administer sub‑contractor processes in line with SOP.
• Manage sub‑contractor and client valuation accounts to support good project governance, assurance, and finance drivers.
• Assist the Service Delivery Manager and Operations Manager with pre‑start planning, project execution plans, and contract engagement strategy.
• Manage the day‑to‑day cost control supported by other teams and business solutions.
• Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification, and pricing.
• Assist the Contract Manager with subcontractor selection, procurement scheduling and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate order, competency, and information to carry out their work.
• Liaise with the Service Delivery Manager and Operations Manager over contractual issues and act as required. Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release, and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner.
• Process subcontractor requests for payment in line with SOPs.
• Complete and maintain cost and value budget plans and reports for the designation projects.
• Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases.
• Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client are fully advised of the cost situation or variation to contract.
• Periodically carry out valuations of works undertaken using SORS.
• Prepare monthly cost/value comparisons for submission.
• Develop and manage contract budgets and forecasts.
• Maximise cash‑flow and evaluate quotations and estimates.
• Prepare monthly valuation and final account submissions for clients.
• Authorize and agree payment of sub‑contractors.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information reports as required.

• HND/HNC Level in a relevant construction acknowledged course.
• Previous experience within social housing.
• Excellent construction technology knowledge.
• Previous experience working with SOR.
• Good working knowledge of forms of contact currently used within the building trade.
• Financial reporting.
• Quality inspections.

• Excellent development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary up to £50,000 DOE.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank…