Senior Quantity Surveyor

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy

Stevenage

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Company car (fuel card)

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Aviation Heathrow team. You will manage the commercial and financial aspects across multiple civil engineering and building projects at Heathrow, ensuring delivery within budget while mentoring junior surveyors.

You will work with clients, contractors and stakeholders to drive cost control, forecasts, and reports, while promoting governance and best practices across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
2
MRICS or CICES accreditation preferred.
3
Experience working within civil engineering, aviation, rail, highways, or other safety-critical sectors.
4
Strong commercial acumen and contract management experience.
5
Proven ability to negotiate and resolve commercial disputes.
6
Knowledge of cost estimation and commercial reporting techniques.

Responsibilities

Manage the 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 strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
Support, mentor, and develop junior surveyors and APC candidates.
Promote commercial awareness and ensure compliance with company governance and procedures.
Contribute to work-winning activities and collaborate with pre-contract teams
Support resource planning and project reviews.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Commercial performance management

Negotiation

Cost estimation

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

MRICS or CICES accreditation (preferred)

Tools

MS 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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