Assistant Cost Consultant

Snc-Lavalin; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Cost Consultant to join our Buildings and Places team. You will support cost management across a portfolio of projects, learning from experienced QS colleagues and contributing to cost planning, estimating, procurement and post‑contract cost control.

You will develop your skills in measurement, cost software, and reporting, attend site inspections, and help prepare tender documents and client reports.

Qualifications

• Growing technical proficiency in cost management fundamentals.
• Good numeracy, analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to follow instructions and manage tasks effectively.
• Willingness to learn and develop professional expertise.
• Studying towards or recently completed a QS degree (or equivalent).
• Developing experience in measurement/cost software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, and tender documentation.
• Undertake measurement, quantification and benchmarking activities.
• Assist with procurement, tender analysis and recommendation reports.
• Support senior teammates in valuation, change control, and cost reporting activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and cost databases.
• Attend site inspections and assist with progress measurement.
• Contribute to preparation of monthly client reports.
• Ensure tasks are delivered in accordance with internal QA standards.
• Build knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., NEC, JCT).
• Work collaboratively with project teams and maintain positive client relationships.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

QS degree

Tools

Cost software

Job description

Job Description Overview

Become a valued member of our Buildings and Places team and contribute to the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction projects. You'll join a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages learning, development, and professional growth while delivering excellence for our clients.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Cost Consultant, you will support the delivery of cost management and commercial services across a range of projects, working closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors and project teams. The role provides hands‑on exposure to estimating, cost planning, procurement, and post‑contract cost management, enabling you to build strong technical and commercial foundations. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals at the start of their career who are passionate about developing their expertise and progressing within the cost management profession.

Your role

• Support the preparation of cost estimates, cost plans, and tender documentation.
• Undertake measurement, quantification and benchmarking activities.
• Assist with procurement, tender analysis and recommendation reports.
• Support senior teammates in valuation, change control, and cost reporting activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and cost databases.
• Attend site inspections and assist with progress measurement.
• Contribute to preparation of monthly client reports.
• Ensure tasks are delivered in accordance with internal QA standards.
• Build knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., NEC, JCT).
• Work collaboratively with project teams and maintain positive client relationships.

About you

• Growing technical proficiency in cost management fundamentals.
• Good numeracy, analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to follow instructions and manage tasks eưectively.
• Willingness to learn and develop professional expertise.
• Studying towards or recently completed a QS degree (or equivalent).
• Developing experience in measurement/cost software is an advantage.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of five years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.