Quantity Surveyor (Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance)

PPM Recruitment; Melton Mowbray; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car allowance

Membership to the employer's pension

Growth within contractor

Supportive working environment

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is partnering with an award-winning landscaping and grounds maintenance contractor in Melton Mowbray to recruit a Quantity Surveyor. The role offers hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days at home) and full commercial ownership across live projects within the UK.

You will drive cost control, variations, and final accounts to maximise margins. The ideal candidate has at least five years in Quantity Surveying, preferably in landscaping or construction, with strong IT skills

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying, preferably in landscaping or construction.
• Relevant Diploma or Degree is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage all contractual and commercial aspects across live projects.
• Support operations through pre-construction, delivery, and 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.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Contract Knowledge

IT Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Location: Melton Mowbray (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 achievedAccurately 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 relationships