Firefly Welding Ltd
Junior Quantity Surveyor
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Company Description
Firefly Welding Ltd. is a leading provider of welding and pipefitting solutions, known for its strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation across construction, energy, and manufacturing sectors. The company delivers comprehensive services from project planning through installation, working with diverse techniques and materials to ensure precise and reliable outcomes. Firefly Welding maintains high industry standards through BSI 9001 & 45001 certifications, PAS 91 compliance, and SafeContractor approval, supported by advanced tools like the Firefly Welding Bug System. Operating across Europe, the company has delivered major projects for clients such as Eli Lilly, Fujifilm, Intel, PGNiG, GRT Gaz, and National Grid, demonstrating its capability and expertise.
Firefly Welding invests in employee development with ongoing training and promotes a healthy work-life balance, fostering a supportive environment built on quality, safety, and integrity.
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The Junior Quantity Surveyor role at Firefly Welding Ltd. is an on-site position based in Cardiff / Wirral. The role involves assisting with the preparation and management of project cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents, ensuring accurate measurement and valuation of welding and pipefitting works. The Junior QS will help track project costs, review contractor and supplier quotations, and support the negotiation and administration of contracts.
Daily tasks include:
- Working closely with managers and site teams
- Preparing interim valuations
- Monitoring variations
- Contributing to financial reports and forecasts
- Maintaining accurate records
- Supporting compliance with company standards and certifications
- Contributing to continuous improvement in commercial processes
Qualifications
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in cost estimation and financial reporting.
- Basic knowledge of quantity surveying principles, construction contracts, and commercial practices within industrial or construction environments.
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with cost management or project management software.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with site teams, suppliers, and clients.
- Relevant qualification or working toward a qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Understanding of health, safety, and quality standards, with an interest in working within a certified and safety-focused environment.
- Ability to work on-site in Cardiff, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing project demands.
- Previous internship, placement, or entry-level experience in construction, engineering, or industrial projects is advantageous.
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