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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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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 we’re looking for;
You’ll be an experienced Quantity Surveyor ideally within landscape or construction projects within a subcontracting or main contractor environment. In addition, you will have experience managing procurement programmes and subcontractor relationships
You’ll 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 straightforward—so you always know what’s coming next.
Application review: Once you apply, our Talent team will carefully review your application against the key skills for the role
Optional video: You’ll have the chance to submit a short video to showcase your skills and personality—this is completely optional
Intro call: If you’re a good match, we’ll invite you to book a short (up to 30 minutes) telephone interview at a time that suits you
First interview: If selected you’ll 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.
We’ll 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
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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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