We're hiring for a Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 a year
Permanent, Full-time

Are you interested in joining a leading design and build company specialising in timber playground equipment? We are searching for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team.

About Us:
At TouchWood, we specialise in designing and constructing bespoke playgrounds and adventure parks across the UK and overseas. For 22 years, we have been combining innovative design with high-quality craftsmanship.

We create amazing environments where children of all ages – and their imaginations – can run wild. Our playgrounds offer freedom, learning through play and a safe space where each visit feels like a new adventure. From zip wires to dens, towers to slides, and epic swings to mud kitchens, our installations appeal to everyone, including parents, carers and community members. Best of all, we strive to make everything as local, sustainable and natural as possible.

Role Overview:
As the Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of our projects, working at the heart of each proposal to ensure cost-efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Collaborating with the sales team, designers, project managers and clients, you will oversee project budgets, cost control and procurement processes from conception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans and estimates.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to optimise project expenditure.
• Oversee procurement, negotiate with suppliers and manage subcontractor agreements.
• Measure and evaluate project progress to prepare valuations and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, contracts and company standards.
• Collaborate with the design and build teams to ensure budget alignment with creative goals.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a QS role, ideally within bespoke construction or design sectors.
• Sound knowledge of JCT/NEC style of construction contracts, cost management and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Great teamworking skills.

What We Offer:

In return, you will join a supportive and talented team creating extraordinary play spaces. As an integral part of a company with ambitious growth plans, you’ll enjoy a collaborative and friendly work environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on unique, high-profile projects.
• Supportive and creative team environment.

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