Aviation Senior Quantity Surveyor – Heathrow Projects

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Company car (fuel card)

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Aviation Heathrow team. You will manage the commercial and financial aspects across multiple civil engineering and building projects at Heathrow, ensuring delivery within budget while mentoring junior surveyors.

You will work with clients, contractors and stakeholders to drive cost control, forecasts, and reports, while promoting governance and best practices across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• 2
• MRICS or CICES accreditation preferred.
• 3
• Experience working within civil engineering, aviation, rail, highways, or other safety-critical sectors.
• 4
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management experience.
• 5
• Proven ability to negotiate and resolve commercial disputes.
• 6
• Knowledge of cost estimation and commercial reporting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of multiple projects.
• Oversee cost management, procurement activities, and contract administration.
• Prepare financial reports, cost reconciliations, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, including cost overruns and programme delays.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior surveyors and APC candidates.
• Promote commercial awareness and ensure compliance with company governance and procedures.
• Contribute to work-winning activities and collaborate with pre-contract teams
• Support resource planning and project reviews.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Commercial performance management

Negotiation

Cost estimation

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

MRICS or CICES accreditation (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Aviation Heathrow team. You will manage the commercial and financial aspects across multiple civil engineering and building projects at Heathrow, ensuring delivery within budget while mentoring junior surveyors.

You will work with clients, contractors and stakeholders to drive cost control, forecasts, and reports, while promoting governance and best practices across the project lifecycle.