Quantity Surveyor

  • Flagship Consulting
  • Harlow, Essex
  • 29/01/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

The Company

Our client is a rapidly growing UK-based Civil Engineering and Commercial Consultancy, delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the aviation sector. Their portfolio includes major airport infrastructure works such as airside, landside, terminals, and associated civil engineering schemes.

With a strong presence on long-term aviation frameworks and a reputation for collaborative delivery, the business offers excellent job security, exposure to flagship projects, and genuine long-term career progression. The company is known for its supportive culture, hands-on leadership, and commitment to professional development.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and new project awards within the aviation sector, the company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its North East London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a leading consultancy, working on complex and technically challenging aviation infrastructure projects. You ll work closely with senior commercial leaders and benefit from a clear progression pathway toward Senior Quantity Surveyor and beyond.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in:

  • Delivering pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services on aviation infrastructure projects

  • Commercial management of civil engineering and airport-related schemes

  • Preparing cost plans, procurement strategies, and commercial risk assessments

  • Contract administration, change control, and cost reporting under NEC contracts

  • Supporting compensation events, early warnings, and commercial governance processes

  • Attending client and stakeholder meetings, supporting long-term relationships with airport operators and contractors

  • Working closely with senior team members while supporting junior staff where appropriate

  • Contributing to a collaborative, high-performing project team environment

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

  • Consultancy / PQS-side experience (preferred)

  • Experience in, or a strong interest in, aviation or major infrastructure projects

  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 essential)

  • Recently chartered MRICS, or actively working towards chartership (full support provided)

  • Good commercial awareness with confident client-facing communication skills

  • The ability to manage workloads effectively with guidance from senior colleagues

  • Ambition to progress within a growing and collaborative consultancy

Why Join?

  • Secure pipeline of work across major aviation frameworks

  • Clear and structured progression to Senior QS, Associate, and Director level

  • Exposure to complex, high-value aviation infrastructure projects

  • Strong mentoring culture with excellent APC and post-chartership support

  • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements available

  • Modern, people-focused consultancy with long-term career opportunities

Interested?

Apply in confidence via this advert, or contact Ben Chappell directly on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.