Quantity Surveyor

Project Manager

Quantity Surveyor

Project Manager

Design Manager

Quantity Surveyor – Leading Tier 1 Contractor

Cardiff | £Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in main contracting? Looking to take the next step towards a Senior QS role? This is your chance to join one of the most respected and award-winning Tier 1 building contractors in the UK.

About the Company:

This well-established contractor has built a reputation for excellence across a wide portfolio of projects including education, commercial, healthcare, and industrial sectors. With projects ranging up to £70m in value and a strong pipeline across Wales, they continue to grow while maintaining a fantastic working culture and exceptionally low staff turnover.

The Opportunity:

Due to continued success, they are seeking a talented Quantity Surveyor to join their Cardiff office. This role offers genuine progression into a Senior Quantity Surveyor position, supported by a structured development plan and mentorship from some of the industry’s best.

Projects You’ll Work On:

Education campuses and schools
Healthcare and hospital facilities
High-end commercial developments
Large-scale industrial builds

✔ What They’re Looking For:

Proven experience working for a main contractor
Sound understanding of JCT or NEC contracts
Ability to manage costs, contracts and project lifecycles
A proactive mindset and ambition to grow into a Senior QS role
Excellent communication and commercial acumen

Why Join?

Excellent career progression opportunities
Low staff turnover – people genuinely enjoy working here
Strong team culture with ongoing training and support
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Work on prestigious projects across Wales

Ready to take your career to the next level with a Tier 1 contractor that values your growth?
Apply now or contact Giles Wilson at [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Company Type: Award-Winning Main Contractor
Project Type: Listed Building Refurbishment (£25M)

Are you a talented Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a passion for heritage and high-quality construction?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and award-winning main contractor based in Wales, known for delivering high-profile projects across South Wales. Due to a major new project win, they’re now looking to add an experienced PM or Senior PM to their team.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a strong reputation, low staff turnover, and a secure long-term pipeline of work. Your initial focus will be a landmark refurbishment in the heart of Cardiff — a complete transformation of a well-known Grade-listed building.

Project value: Approx. £25 million
Duration: Circa 2.5 years
Location: Cardiff
Type: Full refurbishment of a listed building with complex logistical and conservation elements

Key Responsibilities

Leading the project from pre-construction through to completion
Managing site teams, subcontractors, and client relationships
Ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
Working closely with conservation consultants and heritage bodies where needed

Ideal Candidate

Proven experience as a PM or Senior PM with a main contractor
Strong track record in delivering complex refurbishment or heritage projects
Ideally has experience with listed buildings or conservation work
Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
Able to work in South Wales long-term (future projects will be local)

Why Join?

Stable, reputable business with a long history of success in the region
Secure workload across South Wales – no need to travel far
Positive working culture with strong staff retention
Opportunity to work on a genuinely unique and prestigious project

Interested?
Apply now or contact Giles Wilson for a confidential discussion. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a flagship development that will make a real mark on the Cardiff skyline.

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: South East Wales
Company: Tier 1 Main Contractor
Sector: Ministry of Justice (MOJ) Projects – Upgrades & New Build

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 Contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of MOJ (Ministry of Justice) projects across South East Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well-established, highly respected construction business that offers long-term career development and is recognised for its strong focus on employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the commercial function on MOJ projects including prison refurbishments and new build schemes.
Provide accurate and timely cost reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
Liaise with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
Administer subcontractor payments, valuations, and change control processes.
Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
Support junior QS staff where required, contributing to team development.

Requirements

Proven experience working in a Quantity Surveying role within a main contractor environment.
A solid understanding of construction contracts, particularly in public sector or secure environments.
Strong commercial acumen, attention to detail, and negotiation skills.
Experience with MOJ projects is desirable but not essential.
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across regional project sites.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to work on high-profile MOJ schemes.
Long-term career progression within a Tier 1 business.
Supportive working culture with a strong focus on staff retention and development.

Are you ready to take on a career-defining role with a leading main contractor?

We’re currently recruiting a Project Manager with strong Steel Frame experience to lead a major package on a flagship construction development in Cardiff. This is a standout opportunity to be part of a landmark project that’s setting new standards in the industry.

What’s on offer:

A long-term role on a high-profile, high-value construction scheme
Responsibility for managing a significant steel frame package
Leadership over a dedicated team of Site Managers
The chance to work under an experienced Project Lead and within a top-tier main contractor

What we’re looking for:

Proven steel frame construction experience
Background with a recognised, large main contractor
Strong leadership and coordination skills

If you’re looking for a role that offers profile, progression, and the chance to make your mark on a major build, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested?

Design Manager – Major Tier 1 Contractor – Cardiff

Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Duration: 3-Year Scheme (with potential for extension)

Are you an experienced Design Manager seeking your next major challenge? This is a rare opportunity to join a Tier 1 building contractor delivering one of Wales’ most prestigious construction projects.

We are recruiting on behalf of a nationally recognised, award-winning contractor known for delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK. This Cardiff-based scheme will span an initial 3 years, with multiple phases to follow – making it a long-term, career-defining opportunity.

The Role:

As Design Manager, you will play a key role in leading and coordinating all design-related activities on this flagship development. You will be working closely with project and commercial teams, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery in line with quality, budget, and time expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the design process during the pre-construction and construction phases
Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
Drive innovation and value engineering where appropriate
Ensure designs meet technical and commercial project requirements
Monitor design deliverables to programme milestones

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor (Tier 1 or large Tier 2 preferred)
Track record of delivering large-scale commercial or mixed-use projects
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Strong technical knowledge of construction and design management
Ability to present strong references from previous roles

What’s On Offer:

Join a leading national contractor with an outstanding reputation
Work on a landmark, high-profile development in the Cardiff area
Secure a long-term role with opportunities for future phases
Be part of a collaborative, expert project team

To apply or learn more, please submit your CV or contact us in confidence. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Design Manager to take the lead on one of the most exciting projects in the region.