Senior Quantity Surveyor (Aviation)

Flagship Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Greater London seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major aviation infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include delivering pre- and post-contract services, managing contracts, and engaging with clients. The ideal candidate will have strong consultancy experience, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and the ambition to progress within the company. This role offers secure, long-term work, clear progression to senior positions, and a supportive culture that emphasizes professional development.

Benefits

Clear progression route to Associate

Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

Supportive culture with mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong consultancy / PQS experience is essential.
• Proven experience delivering aviation or major infrastructure projects.
• MRICS status preferred or demonstrable progress towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre‑ and post‑contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Lead commercial management of aviation civil engineering schemes.
• Prepare and review cost plans and procurement strategies.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client-facing skills

Leadership skills

Quantity Surveying expertise

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Job description

The Company

Our client is one of the UK's fastest‑growing Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Consultancies, delivering high‑profile projects across the Aviation, Transport, Energy, and Utilities sectors. Renowned for their dynamic culture and long‑term client partnerships, they are a trusted delivery partner on major UK airport and aviation infrastructure frameworks, offering strong job security and genuine long‑term career development.

The Opportunity

Due to significant project wins and continued expansion within the aviation infrastructure market, the company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its established and growing London‑based aviation team.

This is a senior‑level opportunity for an experienced QS to take commercial responsibility for major airport and airside infrastructure projects, including terminal developments, runway and taxiway works, and complex aviation civils. You will play a key role in client engagement, team leadership, and commercial decision‑making, with a clear pathway towards Associate and Director‑level progression.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering full pre‑ and post‑contract Quantity Surveying services on large‑scale aviation and airport infrastructure projects
• Leading the commercial management of airside, landside, and aviation civil engineering schemes
• Preparing and reviewing cost plans, procurement strategies, and risk management outputs
• Managing contracts, variations, change control, and commercial reporting
• Leading client meetings with airport authorities, operators, and Tier 1 contractors
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior members of the Quantity Surveying team
• Contributing to business growth, framework delivery, and client relationship development

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Strong consultancy / PQS experience (essential)
• Proven experience delivering aviation, airport, transport, or major infrastructure projects
• Excellent commercial awareness with strong client‑facing and leadership skills
• MRICS status (preferred), or demonstrable progress towards chartership
• The ambition to progress into Associate‑level roles within a growing consultancy

Why Join?

• Secure, long‑term workload across major UK airport and aviation frameworks
• Clear progression route to Associate and senior leadership positions
• Market‑leading reputation within aviation and infrastructure consulting
• Supportive culture with strong emphasis on mentoring and professional development
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements available

Interested?

Apply in confidence via this advert, or contact Ben Chappell directly for a confidential discussion.