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