Senior Quantity Surveyor – Design Services Framework (Major Airport Infrastructure)

REDFISH INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

REDFISH INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across a major Design Services Framework underpinning a multi-year capital investment programme at one of the UK’s busiest airports.

The four-year framework enables rapid deployment across architectural, engineering, structural, baggage and fire disciplines, including retail reconfigurations and major infrastructure upgrades.

Qualifications

• Proven QS delivery on projects £50m+
• Skilled with Excel; SAP/Cemar desirable
• Clear communicator, commercially sharp, resilient
• Experience in regulated or operational environments beneficial

Responsibilities

• Lead cost plans, estimates and monthly reporting (AFC, ACWP, FFC)
• Manage budgets and validate costs using internal/external benchmarks
• Administer NEC Option A/C/E contracts and purchase orders
• Manage EWNs, PMIs, CEs and all contractual communications
• Support procurement, tendering and pre‑tender estimates
• Assess cost impacts of risks and opportunities
• Drive project and financial close‑out
• Mentor Assistant QSs and QSs within the programme

Skills

QS delivery

Clear communicator

Commercially sharp

Resilient

Tools

Excel

SAP

Cemar

Job description

We’re hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a global business to support delivery across a major Design Services Framework underpinning a multi‑year capital investment programme at one of the UK’s busiest airports. The framework is delivering projects that enhance operational efficiency, modernise critical infrastructure, and improve passenger experience as the airport continues to grow. This four‑year framework enables rapid deployment of design services across architectural, engineering, structural, baggage and fire disciplines. Projects include retail reconfigurations, taxiway rehabilitations, surface access improvements, forecourt management, property upgrades and automated baggage handling.

About the Role

Lead cost plans, estimates and monthly reporting (AFC, ACWP, FFC).

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and validate costs using internal/external benchmarks
• Administer NEC Option A/C/E contracts and purchase orders
• Manage EWNs, PMIs, CEs and all contractual communications
• Support procurement, tendering and pre‑tender estimates
• Assess cost impacts of risks and opportunities
• Drive project and financial close‑out
• Mentor Assistant QSs and QSs within the programme

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Proven QS delivery on projects £50m+
• Skilled with Excel; SAP/Cemar desirable
• Clear communicator, commercially sharp, resilient
• Experience in regulated or operational environments beneficial

Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Working pattern: 4 days per week on site initially

redfish promotes a culture where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. We embrace differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender, age, religion, sexuality and any other protected characteristic. We have an inclusive recruitment philosophy and will endeavour to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.