Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor (6-Month Contract)

Location: hybrid flexible to consider most locations nationwide

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Full time 6 month contract

Typical Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday (or equivalent)

Due to the creation of a new business unit at Ground Control we are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a 6-month contract. This is a key commercial role responsible for overseeing large-scale landscape construction projects within a designated region ensuring strong financial performance and successful project delivery.

What youll do;

As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will play a critical role in driving profitability and maintaining robust commercial control across multiple projects. Working closely with Project Managers and the wider commercial team you will ensure accurate reporting effective cost management and contractual compliance.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manage project budgets and ensure profitability targets are achieved

• Produce accurate weekly cost reports and monthly financial reporting

• Carry out cost and value reconciliation (CVR) identifying risks and opportunities

• Provide cost forecasts and manage variances against budget

Commercial & Contractual Control

• Prepare and submit monthly valuations ensuring full entitlement is captured

• Manage change control processes including variations and Additional Instructions (AIs)

• Liaise with client-side Quantity Surveyors to agree valuations and contract changes

• Support delay analysis and draft contractual notices where required

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

• Lead subcontractor procurement including tendering and package preparation

• Support procurement scheduling and ensure timely material call-offs

• Review and process subcontractor accounts and payment certificates

• Monitor labour costs reviewing timesheets and invoices

Project Support & Governance

• Conduct site measurements and validate quantities against drawings

• Maintain accurate document control across all commercial records

• Attend contract review meetings and provide financial insights

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks preventing disputes and late payments

What youll get;

This is a great opportunity for a chartered (or highly experienced) Quantity Surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing complex contracts from a commercial perspective. This is your chance to work on high-profile landscape construction projects within a collaborative and supportive project environment whilst also having a high level of autonomy and responsibility

What were looking for;

Youll be an experienced Quantity Surveyor ideally within landscape or construction projects within a subcontracting or main contractor addition you will have experience managing procurement programmes and subcontractor relationships

Youll be degree or professionally qualified (RICS or equivalent experience) with a strong background in cost control forecasting and financial reporting as well as a solid knowledge of contract law procurement and change management.

Excellent analytical and organisational skills are a must as well as being a confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

You will also;

• Takes decisive action and solves problems proactively

• Balances the needs of multiple stakeholders with ease

• Communicates clearly across technical and non-technical audiences

• Uses financial data to drive smart business decisions

• Remains calm and effective under pressure

• Demonstrates resilience adaptability and a focus on continuous improvement

What to expect from our recruitment process at Ground Control

We aim to make our process clear supportive and straightforwardso you always know whats coming next.

• Application review: Once you apply our Talent team will carefully review your application against the key skills for the role

• Optional video: Youll have the chance to submit a short video to showcase your skills and personalitythis is completely optional

• Intro call: If youre a good match well invite you to book a short (up to 30 minutes) telephone interview at a time that suits you

• First interview: If selected youll then take part in an interview either on Teams or in person depending on the role

• Next steps: For some roles there may be a technical assessment and a second-stage interview either on teams or in person.

Well keep you updated throughout and make sure you feel supported at every stage.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience

• Pension scheme helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes celebrating and rewarding great work

• Private GP service fast convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment including training development promotion pay and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees and to creating a working environment free from discrimination harassment bullying or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity respect and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training inclusive policies and accountability at all levels.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1