Managing Quantity Surveyor in Hounslow

About The Role:

Right across infrastructure, there is a requirement to not only maintain but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you are at in your career, with us you will have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety‑first and client‑and‑customer‑centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

Aviation Heathrow – We manage reactive and planned maintenance and upgrade the existing infrastructure in and around Heathrow Airport. We deliver a mix of civil engineering and building schemes through our existing suite of contracts with clients operating across a diverse group of sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Commercial Manager in delivering services effectively and consistently.
• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of projects, ensuring they are completed within budget and to required standards.
• Oversee cost management, contract administration, procurement, and provide guidance to junior surveyors.
• Interact with clients, contractors and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare financial reports, including cost reconciliations and progress reports, to keep stakeholders informed of project performance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks associated with projects, such as cost overruns or delays.
• Deliver structured training and mentoring, especially for those pursuing professional qualifications such as the APC.
• Promote a strong culture of contractual and commercial awareness, ensuring compliance with group procedures and governance.
• Participate in the work‑winning process, resource planning, and collaborate with pre‑contract teams.
• Engage with the Contract Services team to resolve disputes and coordinate with the Insurance department for recoveries.
• Participate in project reviews and executive meetings to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Contribute to group‑wide initiatives, promoting behavioural programmes and ensuring compliance with legal and audit requirements.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• MRICS or CICES accreditation is preferred.
• Experience working on civil engineering schemes, or other safety‑critical sectors such as aviation, rail or highways.
• The ability to resolve commercial disputes and negotiate favourable outcomes.
• Proficiency with cost estimation techniques and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills.
• Evidence of providing specialist Quantity Surveying technical advice and support to stakeholders, team members and across other disciplines, including large and complex projects at a senior level.
• A proven track record of managing a team to achieve commercial objectives in a timely manner.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary packages.
• Private healthcare including online GP service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Matched or contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• My Rewards portal with access to thousands of retail discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Company car and fuel card with a range of electric and hybrid vehicles to choose from.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Health Care Cash Plan – claim back medical expenses such as dental, eye and physiotherapy.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme.