Senior Quantity Surveyor
Company
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/5/2025
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Description
Location: London and surrounding areas
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
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Join an award-winning, sustainability-driven leader in landscaping and environmental recovery.
At Ground Control, we’re proud to be recognised as Sustainable Company of the Year 2024 at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards, and highly commended in the Design Studio of the Year category. In 2023, our commitment to sustainability was further validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) as we set our course to become net zero by 2038. These achievements are the result of our people — passionate experts dedicated to delivering exceptional projects while protecting our environment.
What you’ll do:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Projects team, managing large-scale landscape construction projects across London. This is a senior commercial role where you’ll take full responsibility for ensuring financial performance, accurate reporting, and the successful delivery of high-profile projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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:
A degree or professional qualification accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in quantity surveying for large-scale construction projects, ideally within the landscaping sector.
Strong knowledge of cost management, contract law, procurement, and change control.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
The ability to work independently, make sound commercial decisions, and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Desirable:
RICS membership (Chartered or Associate).
Experience mentoring junior surveyors and working closely with procurement teams.
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
2 personal choice volunteering days
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
#INDHP
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued 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 and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
_________________________________________________________________________
Join an award-winning, sustainability-driven leader in landscaping and environmental recovery.
At Ground Control, we’re proud to be recognised as Sustainable Company of the Year 2024 at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards, and highly commended in the Design Studio of the Year category. In 2023, our commitment to sustainability was further validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) as we set our course to become net zero by 2038. These achievements are the result of our people — passionate experts dedicated to delivering exceptional projects while protecting our environment.
What you’ll do:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Projects team, managing large-scale landscape construction projects across London. This is a senior commercial role where you’ll take full responsibility for ensuring financial performance, accurate reporting, and the successful delivery of high-profile projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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:
A degree or professional qualification accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in quantity surveying for large-scale construction projects, ideally within the landscaping sector.
Strong knowledge of cost management, contract law, procurement, and change control.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
The ability to work independently, make sound commercial decisions, and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Desirable:
RICS membership (Chartered or Associate).
Experience mentoring junior surveyors and working closely with procurement teams.
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
2 personal choice volunteering days
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
#INDHP
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued 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 and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
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