Senior Quantity Surveyor - Aviation (Airfield Civils)
£65,000 - £85,000 + package
Location: Gatwick Airport (3 days on-site / 2 days flexible)
 
The Opportunity
We''re working with a leading cost and project management consultancy that continues to grow its footprint across the UK''s most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes. As part of a major airfield capital investment programme at Gatwick, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong civil engineering and NEC expertise.
This is a long-term opportunity to work at the heart of a live airport environment, delivering critical airfield and runway infrastructure where commercial control, collaboration, and pace really matter.
What You''ll Be Doing
You''ll be a key commercial lead within the airfield delivery team, responsible for managing cost and commercial risk across complex civils packages, including highways and airfield works.
Key responsibilities include:

• Commercial management of airfield civils packages (runways, taxiways, aprons, highways)
• Full NEC contract administration (ECC) including compensation events, change control, and early warnings
• Cost planning, forecasting, and reporting against live programmes
• Supporting procurement strategies and contractor engagement
• Advising the client and project teams on commercial risk and opportunity
• Working closely with delivery, design, and stakeholder teams in a highly regulated environment
• Maintaining strong governance, compliance, and audit-ready commercial records

What We''re Looking For
This role suits a hands-on, commercially sharp QS who is comfortable operating in complex, fast-moving infrastructure environments.
Essential:

• Strong background as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts (non-negotiable)
• Experience on highways, airfields, or heavy civils projects
• Confident managing change, compensation events, and commercial strategy
• Comfortable working in a live operational environment (airport experience a strong advantage)

Highly desirable:

• Runway or airfield infrastructure experience
• Previous experience working within aviation or similarly regulated sectors
• Consultancy background or client-facing delivery roles

Why Join?

• Work on one of the UK''s most high-profile aviation infrastructure programmes
• Join a consultancy known for quality, progression, and long-term client relationships
• Exposure to technically complex, career-defining projects
• Hybrid working model (3 days on-site at Gatwick)
• Competitive salary (£65-85k) with a strong benefits package
• Clear pathway for progression within a growing aviation and infrastructure team