Quantity Surveyor - Aviation

Atheray Stone; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

My Rewards portal

Job summary

Atheray Stone in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to work on a major £2 billion airport infrastructure programme, including a new runway and terminal upgrades at Gatwick. You will oversee cost control from pre-construction to final account and collaborate with project teams across landside and airside works.

The role requires NEC3/4 contract knowledge (ECC Option A), MRICS or CICES preferred, and experience in civil projects such as rail or aviation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• MRICS or CICES accreditation preferred but can be supported if not held.
• Experience in civil engineering, rail, aviation, defence or safety‑critical sectors.

Responsibilities

• Cost management: prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets; ensure financial control from pre-construction to final account.
• Contract administration: manage contracts and negotiate terms; lead this process with clarity.
• Risk & procurement: identify risks and manage procurement to keep projects on track, within budget and on time.
• Team collaboration & leadership: mentor junior staff to ensure project success.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atheray Stone are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work on a major £2 billion airport infrastructure programme, which includes the development of a new runway and significant terminal upgrades.

Where will you be working?

When it comes to aviation, we deliver a variety of enhancement and infrastructure projects across the UK, both landside and airside.

With over 40 years’ experience, we’re a trusted partner with the expertise to get the work done.

What will you be doing?

• Cost Management: Can you prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets? You’ll ensure effective financial control from pre-construction to final account.
• Contract Administration: Are you experienced in managing contracts and negotiating terms? You’ll lead this process with confidence and clarity.
• Risk & Procurement: Do you excel at identifying risks and managing procurement processes? You’ll ensure projects stay on track, within budget, and on time.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership: Are you enthusiastic about mentoring others? You’ll share your expertise and support junior staff to ensure project success.

What You Will Bring

• Qualifications: Do you have a degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field? MRICS or CICES accreditation is preferred but can be supported if not already held.
• Experience: Have you worked in civil engineering, rail, aviation, defence, or other safety-critical sectors?
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 suite of contracts. In particular ECC Option A.
• Skills: Are you proficient with cost management software (Oracle) and Microsoft Office? Do you have strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills?
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Are you ready for a role that values your expertise? We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Career Growth: Do you want to work on exciting, high-profile projects? You’ll have the chance to grow and advance your career.
• Inclusive Environment: Do you value diversity and support? We promote collaboration and respect in everything we do.
• Core Values: Do you want to work for a company that upholds Health & Safety, Service Delivery, Investing in People, and Integrity? These values guide us every day.

If you want to make a real impact on vital infrastructure projects, we’d be excited to have you on our team.

What’s in it for you?

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• My Rewards portal, access to 1,000’s retail discounts
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

In addition, this role offers

• Company car and fuel card with a range of electric and hybrid vehicles to choose from
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!
• Single cover private health care
• 25days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Hybrid (3:2 split)