Senior Quantity Surveyor

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy

Norton Green

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension match

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

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Job summary

M Group are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Aviation Heathrow team. This role focuses on managing commercial and financial aspects across Heathrow Airport projects, mentoring junior surveyors and APC candidates, and ensuring governance compliance.

You will collaborate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver safely, on time, and within budget. Ideal candidates will have MRICS or CICES (preferred), strong experience in civil engineering or safety-critical

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
MRICS or CICES accreditation (preferred).
Experience in civil engineering, aviation, rail, highways, or safety-critical sectors.
Strong commercial acumen and contract management experience.
Excellent stakeholder management and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

Manage commercial and financial aspects of multiple projects.
Oversee cost management, procurement activities, and contract administration.
Prepare financial reports, cost reconciliations, forecasts, and progress reports.
Identify and mitigate commercial risks, including cost overruns and programme delays.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
Support, mentor, and develop junior surveyors and APC candidates.
Promote commercial awareness and ensure compliance with governance and procedures.
Contribute to work-winning activities and collaborate with pre-contract teams.
Support resource planning and project reviews.
Work alongside Contract Services and Insurance teams to resolve disputes and pursue recoveries where required.
Participate in executive and project review meetings.
Promote behavioural programmes and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.

Skills

Senior QS

Civil engineering

Aviation

MRICS or CICES

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About This Role

M Group are seeking an experience SeniorQuantity Surveyor to join our Aviation Heathrow team. This is an excitingopportunity to play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projectsacross Heathrow Airport, managing the commercial and financial aspects ofprojects while supporting the development of junior team members.

You will work collaboratively withclients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely,efficiently, and within budget, whilst contributing to the continued success ofa diverse portfolio of civil engineering and building schemes.

Job Responsibilities

Manage the commercial and financial aspects ofmultiple projects
Oversee cost management, procurement activities,and contract administration
Prepare financial reports, cost reconciliations,forecasts, and progress reports
Identify and mitigate commercial risks, includingcost overruns and programme delays
Build and maintain strong relationships withclients, contractors, and stakeholders
Support, mentor, and develop junior surveyors andAPC candidates
Promote commercial awareness and ensure compliancewith company governance and procedures
Contribute to work-winning activities andcollaborate with pre-contract teams
Support resource planning and project reviews
Work alongside Contract Services and Insuranceteams to resolve disputes and pursue recoveries where required.
Participate in executive and project reviewmeetings
Promote behavioural programmes and ensurecompliance with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements

What You'll Bring

You are a commercially mindedQuantity Surveyor with experience delivering successful projects within civilengineering or other safety-critical environments. You have excellentstakeholder management skills, enjoy mentoring others, and can confidently managecommercial performance across a project lifecycleYou'll be proactive,solutions-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes whilemaintaining strong client relationshipsWhat You’ll BringDegree qualified in Quantity Surveying, CivilEngineering, or a related disciplineMRICS or CICES accreditation (preferred)Experience working within civil engineering,aviation, rail, highways, or other safety-critical sectorsStrong commercial acumen and contract managementexperienceProven ability to negotiate and resolve commercialdisputesKnowledge of cost estimation and commercialreporting techniquesProficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsExcellent analytical, communication, andnegotiation skillsExperience providing specialist Quantity Surveyingadvice on large and complex projectsAbility to influence and collaborate effectivelywith stakeholders across multiple disciplines.

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