Senior Quantity Surveyor - Aviation

Turner & Townsend; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned project management consultancy, Turner & Townsend, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a high-profile aviation project in West London. The role involves managing commercial and cost activities while supporting procurement strategies and providing expert advice during contract negotiations. Candidates should possess significant experience in procurement and contract management, ideally with previous airport project exposure. Join a supportive team committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in tendering support and contract management.
• Airport project experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage sub-programme contract commercial & cost activities.
• Support procurement to achieve best value and manage post-contract activities.
• Evaluate cost impacts of alternative delivery strategies.

Skills

Tendering support

Procurement

Target price negotiation

Contract management

Change management

Valuations

Payments

Claims

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend, we're passionate about making a difference. We are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people realize their potential, and contributing to a prosperous society.

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support, drive, and be part of this change.

Through our commitment, capability, and care, we build trust among clients, suppliers, governments, and society, delivering outcomes that positively impact the world around us.

We work smarter to face future challenges, providing clarity that helps teams realize their full potential across real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

That's how we've made a difference for 75 years—transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

Job Description

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a high-profile aviation project based in West London.

Job Objectives:

1. Manage sub-programme contract commercial & cost activities, ensuring the appropriateness and viability of contract commercial information.
2. Support procurement to achieve best value by developing optimal delivery strategies into procurement plans and contract awards, including incentivization.
3. Provide advice post-tendering or negotiations to facilitate sound supplier selection decisions.
4. Manage all post-contract commercial activities, supporting contract changes, instructed work scope changes (PMIs), and award fee recommendations.
5. Assist contractors in maintaining transparency and data integrity to minimize risks of inaccurate information.
6. Manage potential liabilities through timely responses to contractor notifications.
7. Recommend approval of applications for payment and proactively manage contractual issues, escalating disputes as appropriate.
8. Evaluate cost impacts of alternative delivery strategies, including benchmark assessments, before implementation.
9. Provide support and guidance to the Cost & Commercial team as needed.
10. Oversee contract close-out activities in line with client requirements.
11. Promote the development of effective sub-programme working practices.
12. Ensure adherence to client processes and sub-programme practices.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding and experience in:

• Tendering support, procurement, target price negotiation, tier 2 procurement, NEC contract management, change management (EWN, PMI), valuations, payments, disallowable costs, and claims.
• Previous airport project experience is advantageous.

Additional Information

Our team shares our vision and mission. We provide a supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment that promotes work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and encourages applications from all community sectors.

Learn more at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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