Senior Quantity Surveyor – Heathrow Airport (Aviation Programme)

Ginjo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major aviation programme at Heathrow Airport. The successful candidate will lead commercial management across live construction packages, manage cost reporting, and drive change control. Ideal applicants will have experience in aviation projects, strong contract knowledge in NEC and JCT forms, and excellent communication skills. This role requires someone adept in high-security environments, contributing to both airside and landside projects.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial management on aviation or complex infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work in high-security, stakeholder-intensive environments.
• Strong command of NEC3/NEC4 and JCT contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across live construction packages.
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting, and value tracking for multiple workstreams.
• Drive rigorous variation and change control, ensuring risks are captured and priced.

Skills

Commercial management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

RICS qualification or pursuing it

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Heathrow Airport (Aviation Programme)

London (Heathrow), United Kingdom

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major aviation programme at Heathrow Airport. Work within a high-performance commercial team delivering cost certainty, change control, and contract compliance across airside and landside projects.

What You’ll Do

• Lead commercial management across live construction packages (JCT & NEC).
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting, and value tracking for multiple workstreams.
• Drive rigorous variation and change control, ensuring risks are captured and priced.
• Support procurement, tender analysis, and contract award recommendations.
• Maintain strong relationships with Heathrow’s commercial and engineering teams.
• Provide early warnings, commercial advice, and contractual interpretation guidance.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience delivering commercial management on aviation or complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong command of NEC3/NEC4 and JCT contract forms.
• Ability to work in high-security, stakeholder-intensive environments.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• RICS qualification (or working toward it) is desirable.