Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E / MEP) Major Decarbonisation Programme
Location: Gatwick Airport, West Sussex - some hybrid available
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Benefits: Company Car/Allowance, Pension, 33 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays), Life Insurance, Flexible Working

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong M&E / MEP background to join a leading renewable energy contractor delivering a major, 4-year decarbonisation programme at Gatwick Airport.

This role will be central to cost planning and commercial management of multiple MEP upgrade projects including energy-efficient lighting and building services improvements aimed at reducing carbon emissions across the airport estate.

You ll take ownership of cost forecasting, procurement, and subcontractor management, supporting a series of sustainable construction & upgrade projects from early design through to completion.

Aviation or NEC contract experience would be an advantage, but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, budgeting and forecasting for MEP and building services projects.

• Develop detailed cost models and value engineering options to ensure best value delivery.

• Manage multiple work packages and subcontractor relationships simultaneously.

• Support project teams in financial control, risk management and commercial reporting.

• Prepare and issue procurement enquiries, assess quotations and negotiate commercial terms.

• Prepare and submit applications for payment, variations, and compensation events.

• Produce monthly cost value reconciliations, spend profiles and cash flow forecasts.

• Review contract documents to ensure compliance and manage commercial risk registers.

• Measure, certify and agree subcontractor interim valuations and final accounts.

About You

• Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with proven track record in M&E, MEP or building services.

• Comfortable managing multiple construction packages concurrently.

• Aviation or NEC contract experience desirable.

• Excellent commercial awareness and communication skills.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)

• Company car or car allowance

• Contributory pension scheme

• Death-in-service insurance

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays

• Flexible working hours pattern

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a landmark energy efficiency and renewable project at one of the UK s busiest airports, with long-term prospects for career development within a forward-thinking and sustainability-focused contractor.