Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Aviation

Gleeds; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds, a leading global property and construction consultancy, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in London to manage commercial contracts in aviation projects. This role involves strategic planning, contract administration, and team leadership to ensure successful project outcomes within a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Great Place to Work certified

Qualifications

• Experience on UK Projects, preferably in Aviation.
• Experience with NEC3/4 contracts.
• Experience in cost verification and audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre and post contract management advice.
• Contract administration and strategic review of commercial models.
• Adjudicate Compensation Events.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Financial management

Education

MRICS qualification

Tools

Power BI

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Aviation, London

Client: Gleeds

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1ad5d2ed5548

Job Views: 49

Posted: 24.06.2025

Expiry Date: 08.08.2025

Job Description:

About The Role

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

• UK Infrastructure - Aviation
• London / South East (Mixture of local office, home and client sites)
• Full time / Part-time with flexible working and core hours
• Permanent

About this opportunity:

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a proud to say that we have been certified as a “Great Place to Work” which further acknowledges that we put our people at the heart of everything we do.

The Infrastructure team at Gleeds specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in Renewables, Technology, Transport and Utilities. Our goal is to deliver Infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy when well-integrated into the physical, human, and economic environment. Whether it’s a rail link, wind farm, or flood defence barrier, the goal is to create tangible benefits for individuals, communities, and economies.

Whether you are an aspiring Quantity Surveyor that needs support and mentoring or already industry established and looking for a step up to Senior that needs autonomy, ownership and management of large-scale projects; our team has the knowledge and flexibility to develop your career and experiences.

In this role you will provide pre and post contract/commercial management advice and partner with our customers. A typical day could include:

• Providing strategic review of commercial model and contract
• Contract administration
• Providing review and advice on commercial impact of all contract matters including proposed changes to requirements and works information.
• Adjudicating and providing advice on the contractual entitlement of Compensation Events
• Managing Change and Risk through EWN’s and CE’s
• Approval of key Subcontracts, the production of project reports
• Providing review of proposed procurement strategies and advice on all supply chain matters
• Reviewing and providing recommendations on the approval of subcontract tender reports
• Processing Applications for Payment
• Adjudicating and providing advice on Quotations for Compensation Events
• Attending / leading Commercial / Contract meetings
• Comply with Quality Management Systems, processes and procedures.

About You

What we are looking for:

• Proven background working or supporting on UK Projects with a preference on Aviation.
• Experience of NEC3/4 contracts.
• Experience of working with corporate risk and audit functions.
• Experience of cost verification, internal/external audit, financial reviews on significant infrastructure and construction projects.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills.
• Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in data analysis tools such as Power BI.
• Experience of contract management and administration systems.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and/or to lead a team, depending on level.

Qualifications:

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or working towards.

About Us

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.