Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gapp Search; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car / Fuel Card

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Gapp Search is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of complex maintenance, upgrade, and replacement schemes across major transportation infrastructure at Heathrow.

You will lead end-to-end commercial governance, manage risks, and mentor junior surveyors while supporting pre-contract work-winning strategies for high-value frameworks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; MRICS/CICES desirable.
• Proven track record delivering commercial management on civil engineering, structural maintenance, or safety-critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong cost estimation, contract negotiation, financial forecasting, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership to guide senior multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Commercial Governance: manage costs, contract admin, procurement, monthly cost reconciliations, and financial reporting across complex civil and building packages.
• Risk & Dispute Management: identify, track, mitigate risks and resolve commercial variations and disputes.
• Mentorship & Development: mentor junior quantity surveyors and support APC/RICS accreditation.
• Work-Winning & Pre-Contract: collaborate with pre-contract teams on tenders and commercial strategy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: act as primary commercial contact for clients, main contractors, and internal leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cost estimation

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS / CICES desirable

Tools

MS Office Suite

Cost management platforms

Job description

Location: Heathrow (Primary focus on major, safety-critical transportation & civil engineering assets)

Package: Highly Competitive Base Salary + Executive Company Car / Allowance (EV/Hybrid) + Bonus

About the Business The employer is a market-leading UK infrastructure services group responsible for renewing, maintaining, and transforming critical national assets. Operating across high-security, safety-critical sectors, the organisation delivers essential civil engineering, asset management, and building projects for both public and private sector clients. Known for a collaborative and safety-first culture, the business actively invests in professional development, commercial innovation, and structured career progression.

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of complex maintenance, upgrade, and replacement schemes across major transportation infrastructure in Heathrow.

Writing to candidates who thrive in fast-paced, high-compliance environments, this role oversees full end-to-end commercial management, risk mitigation, and financial reporting for large-scale framework contracts. Additionally, the Senior Quantity Surveyor plays a vital leadership role—mentoring junior surveying talent, driving pre-contract work-winning strategies, and upholding rigorous governance across high-value portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Commercial Governance: Manage project costs, contract administration, procurement, monthly cost reconciliations, and financial reporting across complex civil and building packages.
• Risk & Dispute Management: Identify, track, and mitigate commercial risks (cost overruns, scope changes, delays) and liaise with contract service teams to resolve commercial variations and disputes effectively.
• Mentorship & Development: Provide structured mentorship, training, and technical guidance to assistant and junior quantity surveyors, supporting their progress toward professional accreditation (APC/RICS).
• Work-Winning & Pre-Contract: Collaborate closely with pre-contract teams, contributing to resource planning, tendering, and commercial strategy on work-winning initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary commercial contact for key clients, main contractors, and internal executive leadership during regular portfolio reviews.

Candidate Requirements

• Education & Accreditation: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. Professional membership (MRICS, CICES, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Sector Background: Proven track record delivering commercial management on civil engineering, structural maintenance, or safety-critical infrastructure projects (e.g., aviation, rail, highways, or major utilities).
• Commercial Acumen: Strong expertise in cost estimation techniques, contract negotiation, financial forecasting, and risk management.
• Leadership & Influence: Outstanding communication skills with a demonstrated ability to provide specialist commercial guidance to senior multidisciplinary teams.
• Digital Literacy: Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite and enterprise commercial/cost-management platforms.

What the Package Includes

• Competitive Base Salary: Highly attractive market rate reflecting senior-level experience.
• Mobility Package: Choice of Company Car / Fuel Card (including extensive Electric & Hybrid options) or a flexible salary-sacrifice vehicle scheme.
• Incentives: Discretionary company bonus scheme and employee referral rewards.
• Health & Well-being: Private healthcare (including 24/7 online GP access), Healthcare Cash Plan (covering dental, optical, and physio costs), and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Financial & Protection: Matched/contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, and employee discount portals.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays), option to purchase additional annual leave, and enhanced parental leave policies.