Senior Quantity Surveyor - Aviation

Atheray Stone; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private healthcare options

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development and careerop

Support towards professional accredit.

Job summary

Atheray Stone are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established aviation-focused commercial team. The role, based on site at Birmingham Airport or in Warrington, involves managing commercial and contractual elements across major infrastructure projects with occasional travel within the aviation portfolio.

You will report to the Commercial Manager and mentor junior QS staff while driving cost control, forecasts and final accounts in a fast-paced airport environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, civil engineering, rail, aviation or major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial acumen and contractual awareness.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and commercial administration.
• Proven ability to manage project cost reporting, forecasting and final accounts.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of aviation projects across the project lifecycle.
• Preparing, submitting and negotiating applications for payment.
• Producing accurate cost/value reconciliations, forecasts and cashflows.
• Managing subcontract procurement, administration and final account settlement.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities.
• Preparing and negotiating compensation events, variations and contractual claims.
• Ensuring contractual compliance and protecting the company’s commercial position.
• Working closely with operational teams to support successful project delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong client, consultant and supply chain relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Contributing to project reporting, business forecasts and commercial reviews.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC contracts

Cost control

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Subcontract procurement

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Atheray Stone are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor. It's with an established engineering contractor, working on major infrastructure projects at Birmingham Airport. They're looking for someone with a strong civil engineering or infrastructure background, ideally with NEC contract experience.

This role can be based from either:

• Birmingham Airport
• Warrington Office

With regular attendance at Birmingham Airport projects and occasional travel across the wider aviation portfolio.

Why Join Us?

You’ll become part of a collaborative and experienced aviation team delivering projects that are critical to the UK’s transport infrastructure. In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare options.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Support towards professional accreditation.

The Opportunity

Due to the continued expansion of our Aviation division, we are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team, working across a range of major projects at Birmingham Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of significant infrastructure and construction projects within a busy, live airport environment. The role offers flexibility to work from either the Birmingham Airport project offices or Warrington, with travel to project sites as required.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager and working closely with the wider project delivery teams, you will oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from initial stages through to final account. You will play a key role in managing project costs, achieving strong commercial results and building effective relationships with clients and the supply chain.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of aviation projects across the project lifecycle.
• Preparing, submitting and negotiating applications for payment.
• Producing accurate cost/value reconciliations, forecasts and cashflows.
• Managing subcontract procurement, administration and final account settlement.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities.
• Preparing and negotiating compensation events, variations and contractual claims.
• Ensuring contractual compliance and protecting the company\’s commercial position.
• Working closely with operational teams to support successful project delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong client, consultant and supply chain relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Contributing to project reporting, business forecasts and commercial reviews.

About You

We are seeking a commercially driven individual with strong industry experience, who can confidently manage commercial responsibilities and deliver positive financial results within a fast-paced project environment.

Essential

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, civil engineering, rail, aviation or major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial acumen and contractual awareness.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and commercial administration.
• Proven ability to manage project cost reporting, forecasting and final accounts.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within an aviation environment or on projects within live operational facilities.
• Membership of RICS or working towards chartership.
• Experience managing multiple projects or frameworks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of airport infrastructure, civil engineering and building projects