Quantity Surveyor – Retrofit

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 

As a Retrofit Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management and financial performance of our retrofit and energy-efficiency programmes, primarily within the social housing sector. 

Working closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers, you will be responsible for managing project costs, procurement, valuations and financial reporting, ensuring projects are delivered commercially successfully and provide value for money. 

You will support the delivery of retrofit initiatives, including energy-efficiency improvements, building fabric upgrades, insulation works, heating improvements and wider decarbonisation programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with experience or an interest in the growing retrofit sector. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage the commercial aspects of retrofit and energy-efficiency contracts from initial tender through to final account. 
• Prepare, monitor and manage project budgets, forecasts and cashflows. 
• Undertake regular cost reviews, identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings. 
• Prepare and submit valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts. 
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations, payments and commercial performance. 
• Administer relevant construction contracts, including JCT and NEC. 
• Monitor project expenditure against agreed budgets, ensuring costs remain controlled throughout delivery. 
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure accurate cost reporting and effective commercial management. 
• Support the commercial delivery of retrofit works, including insulation, ventilation, heating upgrades, building fabric improvements and energy-efficiency measures. 
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, client specifications and relevant industry standards. 
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers. 
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes, maximise value and support successful project delivery. 

You Will Need 

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related experience. 
• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction, refurbishment, planned maintenance or retrofit sector. 
• Experience working within social housing or public sector contracts would be advantageous. 
• Knowledge of retrofit and energy-efficiency improvement works would be beneficial. 
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC. 
• Experience managing project costs, valuations, variations, procurement and final accounts. 
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills. 
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilities. 
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and commercial cost management systems. 
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. 

We Will Provide 

• Excellent development and progression opportunities. 
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. 
• Up to £45,000 plus car allowance on top.
• 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. 

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.