Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor - London

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor with a focus on the aviation sector. Ideal candidates will manage significant aviation projects, providing expert cost management and advice from inception to completion. This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £90,000, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional development support

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive consultancy culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Strong background in aviation or infrastructure.
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration (NEC desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services on aviation projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, bills of quantities, and tender documentation.
• Manage and administer contracts (NEC).
• Conduct valuations, variations, and final account settlements.
• Provide cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial risk management.
• Develop strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS chartered or working towards

Tools

NEC Contract Administration

Job description

Job Title: Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor - Aviation Sector / Construction Consultancy

Location: London (hybrid working available)

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits Package

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Company

I am recruiting on behalf of a leading construction consultancy with a specialist focus in the aviation sector. With a strong pipeline of projects across London's major airports, my client is renowned for delivering complex, high‑profile aviation schemes that shape the future of air travel.

The Role

My client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their London team, supporting the commercial delivery of significant aviation projects. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders, contractors, and design teams, providing expert cost management advice from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre‑ and post‑contract Quantity Surveying services on aviation projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, bills of quantities, and tender documentation.
• Manage and administer contracts (NEC).
• Conduct valuations, variations, and final account settlements.
• Provide cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial risk management.
• Develop strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a consultancy or client‑side environment.
• Strong background in aviation or infrastructure.
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration (NEC desirable).
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• MRICS chartered (or working towards).
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on landmark aviation projects in London.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional development support, including chartership progression.
• Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative consultancy culture.

How to Apply

If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a forward‑thinking consultancy in the aviation sector, please apply today with your CV or get in touch with Andreea Hudson for a confidential chat.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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