Quantity Surveyor

Enable Group; Leighton Buzzard; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear career progression

Supportive working environment

Exposure to a variety of projects

Job summary

Enable Group is looking for a Quantity Surveyor in Leighton Buzzard. This role involves commercial management of landscaping projects, focusing on client relationships and stability in a supportive team.

The successful candidate will manage NEC contracts and report to senior stakeholders. A salary between £55,000 and £70,000 is offered, along with opportunities for career progression within a reputable landscaping contractor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Background in landscaping, external works, or similar sectors.
• Experience managing subcontract packages and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of landscaping and external works packages.
• Cost planning, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Preparation, submission and agreement of interim valuations.
• Managing variations, compensation events and change control.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract

Organised and delivery-focused approach

Job description

Landscaping & External Works
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week remote working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing and well-established landscaping contractor delivering high-quality external works packages across multiple projects.

This role offers the chance to be part of a commercially strong team working on a diverse portfolio of landscaping schemes, with a focus on delivering value and maintaining strong client relationships.

The position provides long-term stability, exposure to varied projects, and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping commercial performance within a specialist sector. It will appeal to individuals looking to progress within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a commercial team delivering landscaping and external works projects across the Leighton Buzzard region.

The role sits within a specialist landscaping environment and offers exposure to projects operating under NEC forms of contract. This position would suit an established Quantity Surveyor or an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of landscaping and external works packages
• Administration and management of NEC contracts
• Cost planning, forecasting and cash flow management
• Preparation, submission and agreement of interim valuations
• Managing variations, compensation events and change control
• Procurement, management and final accounts of subcontract packages
• Accurate commercial reporting to senior stakeholders
• Working closely with operational and delivery teams

About You

This role is suited to a commercially aware professional with experience within landscaping, external works, or related construction sectors.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Background in landscaping, external works, or similar sectors
• Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract
• Experience managing subcontract packages and commercial processes
• A proactive, organised and delivery-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £55,000 – £70,000
• Opportunity to work with a reputable landscaping contractor
• Exposure to a variety of projects across the region
• Clear career progression within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment