Quantity Surveyor(Landscaping and Civils)

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£70,000–£80,000 a year

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

Hybrid

Work setup

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In brief

This permanent Quantity Surveyor role oversees the commercial performance of multiple landscaping and civil projects. The work involves managing contracts, monitoring costs, and negotiating final accounts to ensure project profitability throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Best for

Experienced quantity surveyors from landscaping or construction backgrounds

Non-negotiable

Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role

Worth knowing

Hybrid working pattern with two days based in the office and three days working from home.

What you need

Required

  • Contract management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Commercial management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Change control

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Final accounts

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Cost monitoring

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Organisation

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Time management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Teamwork

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Microsoft Office

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Microsoft Excel

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Preferred

  • Relevant qualification

    Strongly implied by the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Manage project commercial aspects

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support project operations

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Control project costs

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Handle change control

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Negotiate final accounts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Senior level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

5+ years

of relevant experience stated for this role

Clearly stated in the listing

Evidence from the listing

Years required

“…ing and valuing variations for monthly applications for payment Experience & Qualifications Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role (landscaping or construction sectors preferred) A r…”

Experience level

“The Role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial ownership of multiple live projects, providing vital support to operations teams and ensuring strong financial performance across all sta…”

What's on offer

Hybrid working
Company car allowance
Pension scheme
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Location: Tunbridge Wells (Hybrid)(2 days office/3 home) Sector: Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary : 70k - 80k Our client is an award-winning landscaping and grounds maintenance specialist delivering exceptional projects across the UK. With an excellent reputation built on trust, craftsmanship and long-standing partnerships, they work with a diverse portfolio of clients including local authorities, royal parks, commercial developers, schools, universities, and high-end luxury developers. They are now seeking a talented and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. The Role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial ownership of multiple live projects, providing vital support to operations teams and ensuring strong financial performance across all stages. Key responsibilities include: Managing all contractual and commercial aspects across a range of live projects Supporting operations throughout pre-construction, delivery, and project close-out Experience of JCT and NEC Forms of Contract. Managing change control, including variations and add/omit schedules Preparing, negotiating, and agreeing final accounts with clients Ensuring timely payment and resolving application queries promptly Monitoring project costs and implementing cost-mitigation strategies Attending pre-order and client meetings as required Working closely with delivery teams to ensure budgets and profit margins are achieved Accurately recording and valuing variations for monthly applications for payment Experience & Qualifications Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role (landscaping or construction sectors preferred) A relevant Diploma, Degree or Higher Education qualification is advantageous but not essential Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel What We're Looking For: Highly motivated and committed to building a long-term career within the company Strong organisational and time-management abilities Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Proactive, reliable, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work Strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks Benefits: Competitive salary Company car allowance Membership to the employer's pension scheme Opportunity to grow within a trusted, well-established contractor Supportive working environment with long-standing industry relationshipsContact David@ PPM Recruitment on (phone number removed)

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