In brief
This senior quantity surveyor role provides comprehensive commercial and contractual support for major infrastructure projects at London Gatwick Airport. The work involves leading cost plan development, managing project budgets and ensuring full contractual compliance across the project lifecycle from inception to completion.
Best for
Experienced quantity surveyors with a strong background in NEC contract administration.
Non-negotiable
Degree qualified in a relevant construction or engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience on projects exceeding…
Worth knowing
This is a rolling 6-month contract inside IR35, requiring 4 days on-site per week at Gatwick Airport.
What you need
Required
Degree qualification
Clearly required in the listing
NEC contract administration
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Financial reporting
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Commercial analysis
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Communication
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Team supervision
Strongly implied by the listing
Microsoft Excel
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
RICS membership
Strongly implied by the listing
Airport environment experience
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CEMAR
Clearly stated in the job description.
SAP
Clearly stated in the job description.
Your day-to-day
Develop project cost plans
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage project budgets
Clearly stated in the job description.
Assess contractor payments
Clearly stated in the job description.
Produce monthly cost reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Administer complex contracts
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage contract communications
Clearly stated in the job description.
Lead project close-out
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Supervise junior staff
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Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
5+ years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Years required
“Typically 5+ years experience delivering full quantity surveying services on projects valued in excess of £50m.”
Experience level
“Provide supervision and guidance to Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors within the programme team.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Hours: 40 hours per week, 4days on site per week 1 day WFH Location: London Gatwick Airport Rolling 6-month contract Inside IR35 (Umbrella PAYE only) Role Overview The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide a full quantity surveying service for all assigned projects. The role is responsible for managing cost plan development and maintenance, providing technical cost, contractual and commercial support to assigned Programme Managers and Project Managers from project inception through to completion. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will typically lead projects valued in excess of £10m and may support a Commercial Manager on larger projects exceeding £100m. Principal Accountabilities Develop and maintain project cost plans and estimates to support governance and procurement processes, including the Risk Drawdown process. Manage project budgets, ensuring value for money and validating costs through appropriate internal and external benchmarking. Assess contractor payment applications in accordance with contract requirements. Produce monthly cost reporting, including Anticipated Final Cost (AFC), Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) and Forecast to Completion. Administer contracts of varying value and complexity, ensuring contractual compliance and performance across NEC Option A, C and E contracts, Construction Purchase Orders and Design Purchase Orders. Manage contract communications, including action logs, meeting minutes, Early Warnings, Project Manager Instructions (PMIs), Compensation Events and Contractor Notifications. Resolve and manage disputes through negotiation, collaborative working and formal escalation where required. Support tendering and evaluation activities, including procurement strategy selection, contract selection and pre-tender estimating. Maintain and support project risk and opportunity registers, including cost valuation of identified risks and opportunities. Lead project close-out activities, ensuring defects are recorded, warranties received, contracts closed and financial close-out completed, including asset cost data for capitalisation. Provide supervision and guidance to Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors within the programme team. Qualifications & Experience Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline. Membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS is highly desirable. Typically 5+ years experience delivering full quantity surveying services on projects valued in excess of £50m. Experience of web-based contract management systems such as CEMAR is desirable. Strong working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts and associated contract administration. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with SAP or similar cost/project control systems desirable. Sound understanding of financial reporting and commercial analysis. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience within an airport environment is advantageous. Demonstrates resilience and the ability to perform effectively within ambiguous and changing environments
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