Location: Swansea
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + package.
Role Overview
The Junior Quantity Surveyor will work alongside the Senior QS to provide commercial and cost management support on projects from tender stage through to final account.
This includes cost planning, procurement, subcontract management, valuations and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within budget and in line with contractual requirements.
The role plays a key part in protecting commercial interests, managing risk and supporting successful project delivery. The Quantity Surveyor will work closely with operational and estimating teams to ensure smooth handover from tender to delivery.
Key Skills & Behaviours
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong commercial awareness and financial management ability
Proactive problem-solver with the ability to show initiative
Strong PC skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Good understanding of contracts and construction law
Strong customer-facing and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Enthusiastic and decisive, able to work independently or as part of a team
Effective workload management and ability to meet deadlines
Strong record-keeping and reporting skills
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist with cost planning and commercial input during tender stage
Prepare and manage project budgets and cost forecasts
Produce and submit interim valuations and applications for payment
Measure works and prepare Bills of Quantities where required
Procure subcontract packages and manage subcontractor accounts
Analyse subcontract quotations and ensure scope completeness
Negotiate subcontract terms and final accounts
Identify and manage variations, change control and cost recovery
Monitor project costs and report on financial performance
Attend site meetings and liaise with operational teams
Support risk management and contractual compliance
Manage and respond to commercial queries
Maintain accurate records to ensure smooth final account settlement
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Salary description
£25000.00 - £35000.00 per year