Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor – Aviation

L J B Management & Recruitment Services Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L J B Management & Recruitment Services Limited partner with a multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy recruiting a Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor for roles in the South of England.

The successful candidate will take ownership of commercial delivery on large-scale infrastructure, lead procurement and contract administration, develop cost plans, manage stakeholders, and mentor junior surveyors, within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant degree level qualifications.
• Must have 10+ years' experience in a similar role including Consultancy and Infrastructure experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring works are delivered to budget, programme and quality standards while maintaining full alignment with client objectives and operational constraints.
• Lead all commercial activities across the project lifecycle, including procurement strategy, tender management, contract administration and cost control, ensuring robust governance under NEC or similar forms of contract.
• Develop and manage detailed cost plans, budgets and cashflow forecasts, providing accurate commercial reporting, cost analysis and value engineering advice to ensure effective financial decision-making.
• Act as the key commercial point of contact for clients, contractors and consultants, leading meetings, managing expectations and maintaining strong relationships across complex, live infrastructure environments.
• Manage and mentor junior surveyors while supporting wider business growth through client engagement, fee management and contribution to new work opportunities within the infrastructure and aviation sector.

Education

Degree-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

We are currently partnering with a multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy with presence across the UK and proven success in a variety of sectors including Rail, Utilities, Energy, Roads etc. Due to continued growth in their Aviation arm, they are actively seeking an experienced Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the South to aid the Commercial Team.

Commercial Leadership & Project Delivery

Take ownership of the commercial delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring works are delivered to budget, programme and quality standards while maintaining full alignment with client objectives and operational constraints.

Pre & Post Contract Management

Lead all commercial activities across the project lifecycle, including procurement strategy, tender management, contract administration and cost control, ensuring robust governance under NEC or similar forms of contract.

Cost Planning, Reporting & Financial Control

Develop and manage detailed cost plans, budgets and cashflow forecasts, providing accurate commercial reporting, cost analysis and value engineering advice to ensure effective financial decision-making.

Stakeholder & Client Interface

Act as the key commercial point of contact for clients, contractors and consultants, leading meetings, managing expectations and maintaining strong relationships across complex, live infrastructure environments.

Team Leadership & Business Development

Manage and mentor junior surveyors while supporting wider business growth through client engagement, fee management and contribution to new work opportunities within the infrastructure and aviation sector.

Must have relevant degree level qualifications

Must have 10+ years' experience in a similar role including Consultancy and Infrastructure experience

Must be based within a commutable distance of West Sussex

80,000 - £110,000 + Package

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