Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ground Control

Job Location:

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

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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Senior Quantity Surveyor (6-Month Contract)Location: hybrid flexible to consider most locations nationwideSalary: CompetitiveContract Type: Full time 6 month contractTypical Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday (or equivalent)Due to the creation of a new business unit at Ground Control we are see...