Senior Quantity Surveyor

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At Ground Control we have a brand-new opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Landscape Construction Projects team. This role is focusing on works in and around the South, the South-East and Midlands but will be predominantly home based. This role works closely with the Projects team to deliver all projects efficiently whilst also achieving maximum profit reporting against target profit margin results.

Overall, you will work to improve the financial performance and commercial reporting on large scale Landscaping projects and contracts, keeping our delivery team well informed.

Key responsibilities:

• Improve the financial performance and commercial reporting on contracts.

• Measuring resource cost against sales value - monthly cost & value reconciliation (CVR)

• Providing cost forecast reports to project team & Commercial manager for update of CVR

• Highlighting areas of cost overrun/underspend to budget &/or sales value.

• Provide weekly cost reports to Project Manager

• Prepare monthly valuations, in line with the payment schedule, for agreement with PM & CM to submit a valid application representing the full value of the works completed at the specified date, with full contractual justification and supporting evidence to maximise entitlement.

• Assisting with sales forecasting, the planning and programming of workload.

• Manage change control process (variations)recording and valuing AI`s (with PM input)

• Agreeing change account with client QS

• Carry out site measures as required.

• Taking off materials to compare drawings against bill items.

• Obtain quotations, prepare, and place specialist subcontract packages of work after discussion and agreement with the project team.

• Assist in the Preparation of procurement schedules for material price quotations and call-off.

• Working closely with procurement to manage delivery against programme.

• Agree and process monthly sub-contractor`s accounts and payment certificates.

• Review field team time sheets and invoices to ensure labour costs are in line with the project plan.

• Document control internal & external in close working with the project team (e.g., Architect drawing revisions /AI`s/RFI`s/Variation quotations/sub-contractor accounts)

• Liaise with PM & CM regarding delays/entitlements for recovery of additional time and money.

• Draft any resulting contractual notices for review.

• Attend internal monthly contract review meetings.

• Provide commercial administration of any contract you are engaged to administer, provide contractual notices in a timely manner.

• Protect from difficult paying parties, Highlight, and manage any potential breaches that could/may occur, Mitigate, and manage contractual risk to avoid/mitigate dispute with clients. Set out the sum considered to be due and the basis of the calculation.

• Identify project risks and establish mitigation plan in conjunction with PM.

Who are we looking for?

This role is perfect for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a new challenge in an expanding and successful Landscape Construction team. We would consider applications from any backgrounds but would especially like to talk to candidates with large scale projects and Main Contractor experience.

Whatever your previous experience you will need a highly analytical approach to your work with a strong attention to detail. You`ll have great communication skills as you will regularly be liaising with clients and attending progress meetings with them.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded `world-class` status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ` Top 100 Large Companies to Work For ` league table.

• Certified B-Corp Accredited , Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.

• We inclusively support ` The Race at Work Charter `, ` Ban the Box `, ` The Armed Forces Covenant ` and are ` Disability Confident '

• We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund , an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.

• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.

• Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans

• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app

• A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.

• Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities

• Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.

• Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We`re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we`ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we`re stronger.

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