Quantity Surveyor
Professional Technical Jobs ⫽ Quantity Surveyor
East London, Region
60-70k
Permanent, Full time
Monday - Friday 40 hours
Desirable Skills
Minimum 5 years experience in quantity surveying., Proven track record on large-scale construction or landscaping projects., Strong technical skills., Self-reliant, organised, and commercially astute., Professional, grounded personality with strong communications skills.
Job description
Quantity Surveyor
📍 Location: London & South East (Hybrid: home-based with site visits)
💷 Salary: Competitive
📅 Contract: Permanent
⏰ Hours: 40 hrs/week, Monday-Friday______________________________________________________________________
🌟 Why Join Us?
Ground Control is more than just a landscaping company, we're a sustainability-driven leader in creating greener spaces and restoring our environment.
🏆 Sustainable Company of the Year 2024 & 2023 - Pro Landscaper Business Awards
✨ Highly Commended - Design Studio of the Year
🌱 Net Zero by 2038 - Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) approvedWe're proud of what we've achieved, but it's our people who make the real difference, passionate experts delivering exceptional projects while caring for the planet.
📊What you'll do:
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Projects team, managing large-scale landscape construction projects across London. This is a high level commercial role where you'll take full responsibility for ensuring financial performance, accurate reporting, and the successful delivery of high-profile projects.
Why this role stands out:
- Autonomy & Trust - Smaller team means you have greater decision-making freedom.
- Variety & Challenge - Every project is different, from public gardens to urban green roofs.
- Positive Impact - Work that improves communities and the environment.
- Flexible Working - Hybrid role with a balance of home and site work.
- Career Development - Opportunities to grow and develop within Ground Control
📊What You'll Do:
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:
- Oversee the financial management of major landscape construction projects from inception to completion.
- Manage project budgets, cost control, and financial reporting to ensure profitability.
- Prepare accurate monthly valuations, forecasts, and cost/value reconciliations.
- Negotiate variations and contractual changes with clients and subcontractors.
- Lead procurement activities, including subcontractor selection, material sourcing, and scheduling.
- Maintain clear, up-to-date commercial records and documentation.
- Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Manager, and client-side QS to deliver projects on time and within budget.
👤About You:
We're looking for someone who brings:
- Minimum 5 years experience in quantity surveying.
- Proven track record on large-scale construction or landscaping projects.
- Strong technical skills.
- Self-reliant, organised, and commercially astute.
- Professional, grounded personality with strong communications skills.
Desirable:
- A degree or professional qualification accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or equivalent experience.
- RICS membership (Chartered or Associate).
- Experience mentoring junior surveyors and working closely with procurement teams.
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