Lead Quantity Surveyor — Remote & Complex Projects

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead delivery on high‑quality projects across sectors within our Complex Projects team. You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with clients and stakeholders, and drive commercial excellence and strong NEC contract execution.

You will shape services, manage commercial risk, and contribute to business development while maintaining a proactive, value‑driven approach in a hybrid, flexible work culture.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Progress towards professional chartership (RICS or equivalent).
• Extensive experience with UK construction contracts.
• Experience in cost planning, estimating, benchmarking and commercial management.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Office, cost management tools and data analysis software.
• Strong stakeholder management and client relationship abilities.
• Proactive, innovative, organized with continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience leading business development or account management for major construction clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high‑quality projects, setting clear expectations and building trusted relationships with clients.
• Support and develop emerging talent within a collaborative team.
• Shape and strengthen a high‑value, profitable service offering aligned with technical excellence.
• Apply strong commercial and contractual understanding to ensure rigorous delivery.
• Bring proactive, commercially minded approaches that add value for clients and the business.
• Manage and mentor teams in quantity surveying and commercial management services.
• Contribute to service development and nurturing new client relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication and collaboration

Proactive and innovative

Business development / account mgmt

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Progress towards RICS chartership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost management tools

Data analysis software

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead delivery on high‑quality projects across sectors within our Complex Projects team. You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with clients and stakeholders, and drive commercial excellence and strong NEC contract execution.

You will shape services, manage commercial risk, and contribute to business development while maintaining a proactive, value‑driven approach in a hybrid, flexible work culture.