Overview
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Projects team.
Location: Kent, London.
Salary: Competitive, based on experience.
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent.
The Role
In this role, you will focus on managing large-scale landscape construction projects across London. This is a high-level commercial role where you’ll take full responsibility for ensuring financial performance, accurate reporting, and the successful delivery of high-profile projects.
This permanent role is full-time, Monday to Friday, and based at our main offices in Dartford. It will involve regular travel to our projects, the majority of which are in London.
We are offering a competitive salary package depending on experience, fantastic workplace benefits, including a profit-sharing scheme and the opportunity for personal and professional progression.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the financial management of major landscape construction projects from start to completion.
* Manage project budgets, cost control, and financial reporting to ensure profitability.
* Prepare accurate monthly valuations, forecasts, and cost/value reconciliations.
* Negotiate variations and contractual changes with clients and subcontractors.
* Lead procurement activities, including subcontractor selection, material sourcing, and scheduling.
* Maintain clear, up-to-date commercial records and documentation.
* Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Manager, design teams and client-side parties to deliver projects on time and within budget.
* Demonstrate our values in everything you do.
Experience
We are looking for a candidate who brings:
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial role, preferably within the landscaping industry but alternatively in Construction, Groundworks or Project Management.
* A proven track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale projects.
* Experience and understanding of contracts and contractual requirements.
* Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
* A highly organised and structured approach.
* The ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
* A professional personality with strong communication and presentation skills.
It goes without saying that you will be a team player with a flexible attitude, will be self-motivated and are someone who thrives on collaborative working in a target-driven environment.
About Valley Provincial
Our vision: to be leaders in urban landscaping.
Our purpose: to create environments for life.
Our values: team, respect, trust, innovation, expertise.
Valley Provincial offers a range of specialist landscaping services to the commercial sector, including landscape consultancy, design and build, construction, grounds and open space management and horticultural and interior greening services.
Founded 50 years ago, we have grown to become one of the most respected, trusted and well-established landscaping companies.
We pride ourselves on a culture that enables our team with a supportive environment where they can thrive. It’s a culture of equality where everyone’s view matters, everyone has a part to play and each is empowered to make a difference. A culture that attracts, inspires, recognises and celebrates excellence.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from qualified persons from all backgrounds.
Help create the exceptional at Valley Provincial.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
* Landscaping Services
We’re committed to equal opportunity and to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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