Quantity Surveyor

Southend, Essex
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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

Job Info
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Job Title:
Quantity Surveyor
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southend, Essex
Salary:
£50000 - £60000 Per annum Benefits Package
Posted:
Jan 28th 2026
Closes:
Feb 28th 2026
Sector:
Construction
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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