Quantity Surveyor – Planned Works

Cardo Group; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK building services provider is hiring a Quantity Surveyor in Kingston upon Thames to deliver high-quality social housing projects. The role involves managing budgets, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring projects are compliant with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying and strong numerical and analytical skills. The company offers excellent development opportunities, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a supportive, diverse workplace.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave provisions

Life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social housing or refurbishment is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a commercial team.
• Experience in retrofit works is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and cashflow forecasts.
• Monitoring project costs against budgets.
• Evaluating subcontractor quotations for compliance.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail

Understanding of construction measurements

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

HNC/HND in Construction

Tools

Estimating software (COINS, Causeway, Procore)

Job description

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. Do you want to be part of something great?

Role Overview

We are currently a>Quantity Surveyor – Planned Works to join our team in Kingston. 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).
• Knowledge of NHF rates – desirable.
• Previous experience of retrofit works – desirable.
• 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 within social housing, affordable housing, repairs & maintenance, or refurbishment.
• Experience using estimating or cost‑management software (COINS, Causeway, Procore, etc.).

We Will Provide

• Excellent development and progression opportunities.
• 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.

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.