Senior Cost Manager - Aviation

Capstone Property Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist aviation team. This role involves managing costs for high-profile projects at major airports, ensuring successful delivery within budget and on schedule. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders and design teams, providing expert advice on risk management and value engineering. Join a leading consultancy and take the next step in your career while contributing to state-of-the-art airport developments. This position promises career development opportunities in a dynamic and high-performing environment.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Collaborative Team Environment

Work on High-Profile Projects

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor in aviation or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs from feasibility through to final account.
• Develop procurement strategies and administer contracts.

Skills

Cost Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Value Engineering

Education

Relevant Degree

Professional Accreditation (RICS or equivalent)

Tools

NEC Contracts

JCT Contracts

Job description

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Aviation
Location: London Airports
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist aviation team, delivering major terminal refurbishments, airside developments, and infrastructure projects at London’s largest airports. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects, managing costs from inception to completion.

The Role

This position involves full cost management services across major aviation projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget and on schedule. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project costs from feasibility through to final account.
• Contract administration and procurement strategy development.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Advising clients on risk management, value engineering, and commercial strategy.
• Liaising with stakeholders, design teams, and contractors to ensure cost-effective project delivery.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience as a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor, ideally within aviation, infrastructure, or complex built environments.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, contract administration, and procurement.
• Familiarity with major contracts such as NEC or JCT.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A relevant degree and professional accreditation such as RICS or equivalent.

Why Join?

• Work on state-of-the-art airport developments.
• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing team.
• Access career development opportunities within a leading consultancy.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to major aviation projects, please get in touch with Peter Dawson at Capstone Property Recruitment