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Ground Control

Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Ground Control

London, GB · Full-time · £55,000 – £75,000

About this role

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. The position ensures strong financial performance and successful project delivery across multiple sites.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will drive profitability and maintain robust commercial control. Working closely with Project Managers and the wider commercial team you will deliver accurate reporting, effective cost management, and contractual compliance on a daily basis. The role covers financial management, procurement, and project governance activities.

You will operate in a fast-paced environment managing complex contracts from a commercial perspective. The hybrid arrangement offers flexibility to consider most locations nationwide while supporting high-profile landscape construction projects. Collaboration with client-side surveyors and internal teams forms a core part of the working day.

This is a great opportunity for a chartered or highly experienced Quantity Surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The role provides the chance to work on high-profile landscape construction projects within a collaborative and supportive setting with clear commercial accountability.

Requirements

  • Chartered or highly experienced Quantity Surveyor
  • Experience managing large-scale landscape construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of cost and value reconciliation processes
  • Proven ability to manage change control and contractual notices
  • Experience liaising with client-side Quantity Surveyors on valuations
  • Competence in subcontractor procurement and payment certification

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Prepare and submit monthly valuations, ensuring full entitlement is captured
  • Manage change control processes, including variations and Additional Instructions (AIs)
  • Lead subcontractor procurement, including tendering and package preparation
  • Conduct site measurements and validate quantities against drawings
  • Identify and mitigate commercial risks, preventing disputes and late payments

Benefits

  • Hybrid working with flexible location options nationwide
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile landscape construction projects
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment