Senior Quantity Surveyor - Aviation

Atheray Stone; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme (matched or contribut

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health support

Job summary

Atheray Stone is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on a major £2 billion airport infrastructure programme, including a new runway and terminal upgrades. The role focuses on NEC3/4 contracts, procurement, and strong governance across civil aviation projects.

Based in the South, with Heathrow and Gatwick airports as notable locations, the position offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• MRICS or CICES accreditation preferred.
• Experience in civil engineering, rail, aviation, defence or safety-critical sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 suite of contracts, ECC Options A, C & E.
• Proficient with cost management software (Oracle) and Microsoft Office; strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Cost Management: prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets and manage financial control from pre-construction to final account.
• Contract Administration: lead contract management and negotiations with clarity.
• Risk & Procurement: identify risks and manage procurement to keep projects on track, on budget and on time.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership: mentor junior staff to ensure project success.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Risk management

Procurement

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering degree

MRICS or CICES accreditation preferred

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atheray Stone are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a major £2 billion airport infrastructure programme, which includes the development of a new runway and significant terminal upgrades.

When it comes to aviation, we deliver a variety of maintenance capital delivery projects across locations nationwide. This role is based in the South, with most notable locations being Heathrow & Gatwick Airports. With over 40 years’ experience, we’re a trusted partner with the expertise to get the work done.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Management: Can you prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets? You’ll ensure effective financial control from pre-construction to final account.
• Contract Administration: Are you experienced in managing contracts and negotiating terms? You’ll lead this process with confidence and clarity.
• Risk & Procurement: Do you excel at identifying risks and managing procurement processes? You’ll ensure projects stay on track, within budget, and on time.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership: Are you enthusiastic about mentoring others? You’ll share your expertise and support junior staff to ensure project success.

What you'll bring

If you want to make a real impact on vital infrastructure projects, we’d be excited to have you on our team.

Qualifications:

Do you have a degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field? MRICS or CICES accreditation is preferred.

Experience:

Have you worked in civil engineering, rail, aviation, defence, or other safety-critical sectors? We’re looking for significant experience.

Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 suite of contracts. In particular ECC Options A, C & E.

Skills:

Are you proficient with cost management software (Oracle) and Microsoft Office? Do you have strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills?

Competitive Salary & Benefits:

Are you ready for a role that values your expertise? We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package.

Career Growth:

Do you want to work on exciting, high-profile projects? You’ll have the chance to grow and advance your career.

Inclusive Environment:

Do you value diversity and support? We promote collaboration and respect in everything we do.

Core Values:

Do you want to work for a company that upholds Health & Safety, Service Delivery, Investing in People, and Integrity? These values guide us every day.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work, some of which include;

• Competitive salary packages
• Private healthcare, including online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers

• Company car and fuel card with a range of electric and hybrid vehicles to choose from
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Hybrid (3:2 split)