Quantity Surveyor

Position: Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)
Quantity Surveyor (Civils)

Permanent, Full Time

Key Information:

Circa £59,% Welcome Bonus + £1000 Flex Allowance + up to 15% Bonus + Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick. Where will your career take you?

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… You can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.

This role takes an office first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business.

What is the role?

As a Quantity Surveyor at London Gatwick, you will have the opportunity to work on the full project life cycle of large-scale Civil Engineering infrastructure projects across the Airfield and Civils programme, surrounded by knowledgeable people, with one goal: to deliver what matters to our passengers.

You'll join an innovative team, encouraged to think outside the box and trusted to deliver complex projects, utilising your surveying and problem-solving skills. Supported by a collaborative team, in a professional, fast paced environment where the importance of a work-life balance is recognised, we believe that the best ideas come from a happy and fulfilled team.

Our flexible schedules and supportive culture ensure that you have the freedom to excel both professionally and personally. Whether you are looking for a move client side or are ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you.

What will you do?

Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the Construction team, responsible for developing and maintaining cost plans and cost estimates for smaller projects (typically up to £10 million), or supporting a Senior Quantity Surveyor with larger value projects. You will work on projects from inception through to completion.

Other duties include:

* Managing project budget, ensuring value for money

* Managing all contract communication, including Early Warnings, Project Manager's Instructions and Compensation Events, and accepting/rejecting Contractors' Notifications

* Managing disputes/potential disputes through negotiation, collaborative working, and escalation

* Supporting the tendering and evaluation process, including the selection of an appropriate procurement strategy and contract, and the production of pre-tender estimates

Do you have what we're looking for?

The live environment at London Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, with problem solving skills and an innovative outlook. Involved in projects from inception to completion, you will work alongside multiple stakeholders. In addition, this role requires:

* Previous experience in a cost engineer, contract management or commercial role within the construction or infrastructure sectors, working on projects typically over £10 million

* Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering, construction, or business-related field

* Full working knowledge and understanding of using web-based contract management tools (e.g. Cemar)

* Thorough understanding of the NEC and JCT suite of contracts, and associated contract administration and negotiations

What's in it for you?

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another, where our teams do something every day that other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary, employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

* 5% Welcome Bonus

* Performance-based bonus scheme

* High street shops and restaurant discounts

* Healthcare scheme

* Life and disability insurance

* Professional training to develop

* Discounted travel

* Volunteer days

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by a discretionary annual bonus, free staff parking, discounted rail travel to work, share matching scheme and more. We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.

There are also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to…