Heritage Parks Quantity Surveyor: Cost, Procurement & Value

The Royal Parks; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave plus public hols

Pension scheme (3% employee; up to 10%

Private medical insurance and health‑s

Employee assistance programme and MHI

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Offices in a beautiful location

Job summary

The Royal Parks is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and maximise value across construction and maintenance projects. You will prepare cost plans, schedules of works, and bills of quantities while monitoring budgets from start to finish, supporting works and capital projects.

Based in London, you will advise on procurement strategies, benchmarking, value engineering and contract administration, ensuring transparent financial processes within a two‑year fixed‑term contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quantity surveying, cost estimations, contract administration and procurement.
• Knowledge and experience of NEC3/4 contract administration.
• Experience in cost planning, benchmarking, and value engineering.
• Report writing and analytical skills.
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent through training/experience.
• Professional qualification or about to obtain RICS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost forecasting
• Oversee tender preparation, contract documentation, and evaluation of completed works
• Carry out regular site inspections and produce cost and progress reports
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and quality standards

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Procurement

Report writing

Analytical skills

Education

Degree-level qualification

RICS qualification

Tools

NEC3/4 contracts

Job description

The Royal Parks is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and maximise value across construction and maintenance projects. You will prepare cost plans, schedules of works, and bills of quantities while monitoring budgets from start to finish, supporting works and capital projects.

Based in London, you will advise on procurement strategies, benchmarking, value engineering and contract administration, ensuring transparent financial processes within a two‑year fixed‑term contract.