Quantity Surveyor (Aviation)

Flagship Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their aviation team. This role offers the chance to work on major airport infrastructure projects, enhancing your technical and commercial skills. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, possess consultancy experience, and show strong commercial awareness. The company offers a supportive environment with mentorship and ample growth opportunities, including a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

Training and APC support

Strong company culture and mentorship

Qualifications

• Consultancy / PQS experience is essential.
• Exposure to aviation or major infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• MRICS status or working towards chartership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Support commercial management of aviation civil engineering schemes.
• Prepare cost plans, procurement strategies, and risk assessments.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client-facing communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

The Company

Our client is one of the UK's fastest-growing Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Consultancies, delivering high-profile projects across the Aviation sector. Renowned for their dynamic culture and long-term client partnerships, they are a trusted delivery partner on major UK airport and aviation infrastructure frameworks, offering strong job security and genuine long-term career development.

The Opportunity

Following recent project wins and sustained growth within the aviation infrastructure market, the company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding London-based aviation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious QS to gain exposure to major airport and airside infrastructure projects, including terminal developments, runway and taxiway works, and critical aviation utilities, while developing strong technical and commercial expertise within a supportive consultancy environment. You'll work closely with experienced senior professionals, with a clearly defined progression route towards Senior QS and beyond.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in:

• Delivering pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services on aviation and airport infrastructure projects
• Supporting the commercial management of airside, landside, and aviation civil engineering schemes
• Preparing cost plans, procurement strategies, and risk assessments aligned to aviation frameworks
• Assisting with contract administration, change control, and commercial reporting
• Attending client meetings with airport authorities, operators, and Tier 1 contractors
• Working collaboratively within a growing aviation-focused project team

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Consultancy / PQS experience (essential)
• Exposure to aviation, airport, transport, or major infrastructure projects (highly desirable)
• Strong commercial awareness and confident client-facing communication skills
• MRICS status, or actively working towards chartership (full support provided)
• A genuine ambition to progress within a growing, specialist aviation consultancy team

Why Join?

• Secure pipeline of work across long-term airport and aviation frameworks
• Clear progression opportunities to Senior Quantity Surveyor and beyond
• Market-leading reputation within aviation and infrastructure consulting
• Excellent company culture with strong mentorship, APC support, and training
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements available

Interested? Apply in confidence via this advert, or contact Ben Chappell directly on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion