Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Gatwick

Salary & Benefits:

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays

• Flexible working hours

• Discounted gym membership

• EV charging facilities where possible

About the Role:

• Lead commercial activities across decarbonisation project at Gatwick, ensuring delivery on time and within budget

• Work closely with project teams to provide proactive commercial support on-site

• Manage contractual obligations and commercial risks from inception to project completion

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and vet contract documentation to ensure alignment with tender requirements and contractual obligations

• Develop and maintain Commercial Risk Registers for each contract; monitor risks and implement mitigation measures

• Prepare and issue enquiries for major plant, equipment, and sub-contract packages; review quotations and negotiate terms

• Raise purchase orders and manage supplier/sub-contractor procurement

• Prepare and submit applications for payment, invoices, and progress client payments per contractual provisions

• Measure, submit, and agree variations, loss & expense, and compensation events

• Monitor on-site record keeping and issue contractual notices where necessary

• Prepare monthly cost value reconciliations, cash/spend profiles, and attend contract review meetings

• Authorise and code supplier/sub-contractor invoices for payment

• Measure, certify, and agree sub-contractor interim valuations and final accounts

• Provide commercial guidance and support to site management teams

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification

• Proven experience in quantity surveying, ideally within renewable energy, aviation, or M&E projects

• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management best practices

• Experience resolving complex or disputed accounts to finality

• Competent in financial and contract management software (desirable)

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams

• Flexible approach to workload management and meeting deadlines

• Passion for emerging technologies and supporting the drive to Net Zero

• Full UK driving licence