Quantity Surveyor

Apr 30, 2025
Chelmsford
Full Time
Ground Control
Not Disclosed
Skills
Data Center Experience • Google Docs • Cost Management • Construction Estimating • Construction Experience • Management Experience • Land Surveying • Microsoft Excel • Team Management • Auto Estimating • Contracts • Google Suite
The Role
Data Center Experience • Google Docs • Cost Management • Construction Estimating • Construction Experience • Management Experience • Land Surveying • Microsoft Excel • Team Management • Auto Estimating • Contracts • Google Suite
pstrongJoin us were an Investors in People Gold Standard CompanystrongbrppWe have a month fixed term contract for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team at Ground ControlppYou will play a pivotal role in our Infrastructure (rail road and water sectors) Fencing civils work arboriculture landscape and ecology projects You will be responsible for managing costs and ensuring financial efficiency throughout all phases of our projects Your expertise will contribute to the success of our company and the satisfaction of our clientsbrppKey Responsibilitiespul liPrepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for projectsli liSupport tendering process by preparing estimates and tender documents li liDevelop and manage project budgets monitoring costs and making recommendations for cost savingsli liAdminister contracts and manage contractual relationships with contractors and suppliersli liEvaluate subcontractor bids and make recommendations for the selection of the most costeffective optionsli liProvide ongoing cost analysis reporting and forecasting to project stakeholdersli liReview and manage project variations claims and change ordersli liAssess and manage project risks related to cost and financial aspectsli liCollaborate with contract managers site managers site supervisors engineers and other team members to ensure projects are executed within financial parametersli liEnsure compliance with all relevant laws regulations and industry standardsli liOffer professional advice and support to the project team on financial mattersli liPromote sustainable and costeffective construction practicesliulpThis is a hybrid role so you are able to work from home some of the timebut having access to one of ouroffices in either Billericay Essex Aldgate London or Leeds would be usefulppQualificationspul liBachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management or a related fieldli liProven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry (ideally within our servicessectors)li liProficiency in cost estimation budget management and contract administrationli liStrong knowledge of construction materials methods and industry standardsli liExcellent analytical and problemsolving skillsli liEffective communication and interpersonal skillsli liProficiency in constructionrelated software and toolsli liKnowledge of sustainable construction practices is a plusli liProfessional certification (eg RICS AACE) is desirable but not mandatoryliulpstrongWhat we offerstrongbrppAt Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewarding our employees for their hard work We offer a wideranging benefits program supporting you to realise your full potential and are proud to be recognised as a great place to workppAwards Accolades and CulturepulliWe have been awarded worldclass status for employee engagement in the best companies results ranking at # in the a hrefhttpswwwbcoukcompaniesgroundcontrolTop Large Companies to Work Fora league tableliululliCertifieda hrefhttpswwwbcorporationnetenusfindabcorpcompanygroundcontrolltdBCorp Accrediteda Ground Control has been certified by B Lab the notforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profitliululliWe inclusively support a hrefhttpswwwbitcorgukrace#raceatworkcharterThe Race at Work Chartera a hrefhttpsunlockorgukprojectbantheboxBan the Boxa a hrefhttpswwwarmedforcescovenantgovukThe Armed Forces Covenanta and are a hrefhttpsdisabilityconfidentcampaigngovukDisability ConfidentaliululliWe invest % of our profits into thea hrefhttpswwwgroundcontrolcouksustainabilityevergreenfundEvergreen Funda an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiativesliululliBy we have committed to planting trees having a fully electric fleet and achievinga hrefhttpswwwgroundcontrolcouksustainabilitycarbonneutralitycarbon net zeroaafter becoming carbon neutral in liululli personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to !liulpPerks and BenefitspulliFree gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhereliululliNursery Vouchers Cycle to work scheme and Travel loansliululliBupa employee support Free Flu Jabs online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm the wellbeing appliululliA supportive entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaborationliululliTraining development coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunitiesliululliHybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly FridaysliululliFinancial benefits include yearly bonus scheme access to Wagestream and employee share optionsbr liulpstrongHow we workstrongppWe put people at the centre of everything we dobrEveryone is welcome Were embracing a culture where difference is valued Your uniqueness will be celebrated We believe diversity grows innovation and innovation creates initiative Together well succeed in caring for each other caring for our communities and caring for our Environment Together were strongerpp stylecolortransparentstrong#INDHPstrongp