Quantity Surveyor (Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance)

Job Description

Location: Melton Mowbray (Hybrid)(2 days office/3 home)

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Sector: Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance

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Type: Full-time, Permanent

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Salary : 70k - 80k

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Our client is an award-winning landscaping and grounds maintenance specialist delivering exceptional projects across the UK. With an excellent reputation built on trust, craftsmanship and long-standing partnerships, they work with a diverse portfolio of clients including local authorities, royal parks, commercial developers, schools, universities, and high-end luxury developers. They are now seeking a talented and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team.

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The Role

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As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial ownership of multiple live projects, providing vital support to operations teams and ensuring strong financial performance across all stages. Key responsibilities include:

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• Managing all contractual and commercial aspects across a range of live projects
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• Supporting operations throughout pre-construction, delivery, and project close-out
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• Experience of JCT and NEC Forms of Contract.
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• Managing change control, including variations and add/omit schedules
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• Preparing, negotiating, and agreeing final accounts with clients
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• Ensuring timely payment and resolving application queries promptly
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• Monitoring project costs and implementing cost-mitigation strategies
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• Attending pre-order and client meetings as required
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• Working closely with delivery teams to ensure budgets and profit margins are achieved
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• Accurately recording and valuing variations for monthly applications for payment
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Experience & Qualifications

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• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role (landscaping or construction sectors preferred)
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• A relevant Diploma, Degree or Higher Education qualification is advantageous but not essential
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• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
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What We're Looking For:

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• Highly motivated and committed to building a long-term career within the company
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• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
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• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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• Proactive, reliable, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work
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• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks
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Benefits:

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• Competitive salary
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• Company car allowance
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• Membership to the employer's pension scheme
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• Opportunity to grow within a trusted, well-established contractor
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• Supportive working environment with long-standing industry relationships
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Contact David@ PPM Recruitment on 0121 450 8950