Infrastructure Quantity Surveyor – Complex Projects

AtkinsRéalis Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Group in Manchester is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to deliver cost planning, estimating and budget management across complex infrastructure programmes.

You will administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, produce forecasts and cashflows, support procurement, and manage contractor accounts to ensure robust cost control and value for money.

This role requires strong stakeholder management, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and working towards or holding RICS accreditation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of commercial management and cost control processes.
• Working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Ability to analyse cost data and communicate commercial risks clearly.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaborative working skills.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Working towards or holding RICS (or equivalent) accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost planning, estimating, and budget management from feasibility through to final account.
• Administer and manage NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events, and change control.
• Prepare accurate cost forecasts, cashflows, and monthly commercial reports.
• Support procurement activities including tender documentation, analysis, and contract preparation.
• Manage contractor accounts, including valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Provide commercial advice and challenge to support informed project decision-making.
• Build effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
• Support value management, benchmarking, and cost assurance activities.

Skills

Cost planning

Estimating

Budget management

Contract administration

Change control

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Cost data analysis

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS accreditation desirable

Job description

AtkinsRéalis Group in Manchester is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to deliver cost planning, estimating and budget management across complex infrastructure programmes.

You will administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, produce forecasts and cashflows, support procurement, and manage contractor accounts to ensure robust cost control and value for money.

This role requires strong stakeholder management, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and working towards or holding RICS accreditation.