Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
The Royal Parks - £45,000-£50,000 - On-site (London Parks)
Recruitment by Goodman Masson

Goodman Masson is proud to be working in partnership with The Royal Parks, a unique and much-loved charity responsible for managing over 5,000 acres of historic parkland and public spaces across London. With millions of visitors each year, The Royal Parks plays a vital role in preserving some of the capital's most iconic landscapes and heritage assets for future generations.

We are now recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join the organisation on a 2-year fixed-term contract, supporting a wide range of works and capital projects across the Royal Parks estate.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this role offers the opportunity to be involved across the full RIBA stages, providing cost management, procurement and contract administration expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects. While the primary focus will be supporting the Works department, you will also contribute QS advice to wider directorate activity, including capital projects.

This is a hands-on role, requiring a strong on-site presence and close collaboration with internal teams, contractors and professional consultants.

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  Prepare cost estimates, budgets and bills of quantities

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  Develop schedules of works in collaboration with cross-functional teams and through on-site assessments

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  Track project costs, forecast expenditure, and manage variations and change control

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  Prepare and administer tender and contract documentation

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  Evaluate completed works and arrange interim and final payments

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  Provide advice on procurement strategies, contractual claims and dispute resolution

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  Carry out feasibility studies, risk assessments and value engineering exercises

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  Monitor project progress, cost control and financial performance

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  Undertake site inspections and produce regular cost and progress reports

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  Ensure compliance with legal, safety, quality and contractual standards

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  Liaise with contractors, consultants, stakeholders and statutory bodies

You will be a qualified or nearly qualified Quantity Surveyor with strong technical knowledge and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Essential:

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  Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

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  RICS qualification or working towards chartership

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  Proven experience in cost planning, estimating, procurement and contract administration

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  Working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts

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  Strong report writing, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills

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  Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines

Desirable:

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  Experience working with listed or heritage assets

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  Knowledge of public sector procurement processes

You'll also align strongly with The Royal Parks' values-being responsible, inclusive, open, respectful and committed to excellence-while supporting a diverse and inclusive working environment.

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  Salary of £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience

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  26 days annual leave plus public holidays

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  Pension scheme and healthcare plan

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to apply your expertise in a truly distinctive environment-where your work contributes to protecting and enhancing London's Royal Parks-we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact jack.benson@goodmanmasson.com