Managing Quantity Surveyor

Snc-Lavalin; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UK is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the delivery of high‑quality projects across water, rail, highways, aviation, energy and defence, with a strong focus on NEC contracts.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with clients and stakeholders, shape commercial strategies and drive value through rigorous commercial discipline, while benefiting from a flexible, hybrid working culture and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent relevant experience, with progress towards professional chartership (RICS or equivalent).
• Extensive experience with common forms of UK Construction contracts.
• Experience in cost planning, estimating, benchmarking and commercial management within infrastructure, construction or related sectors.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and communicate insights effectively.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, cost management tools and data analysis software.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective client relationships.
• A proactive and innovative approach, with strong organisational skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience leading business development and, or account management activities for major construction clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high‑quality projects with clear expectations and strong client relationships.
• Support and develop emerging talent within a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Help shape and strengthen a high‑value, profitable service offering reflecting technical excellence, innovation and client outcomes.
• Apply strong commercial and contractual understanding—particularly of the NEC suite—to ensure rigorous delivery.
• Bring a proactive, commercially minded approach that adds value for clients and enhances the firm’s reputation.
• Support and manage teams and junior staff in quantity surveying and commercial management services.
• Contribute to service development by nurturing existing relationships and pursuing new opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Proactive

Business development

Account management

Leadership

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost management tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Job Description Overview

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the globe? Join our collaborative Complex Projects team, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment.

Within Complex Projects, you will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of sectors including but not limited to; Water, Rail, Highways, Aviation, Energy and Defence, in pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying roles.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. So, talk to us about how we can support you. How about opting for reduced workweeks or purchasing extra leave during school holidays? What about workplace adjustments or a supported transition back after a career break? We value your transferable skills and potential and are ready to invest in your development and progression.

Join us as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, and you'll be part of a team that delivers high-quality expertise and is driven - not just by success - but also by doing what's right. Collaborating with supportive team members, clients, stakeholders, and contractors, you'll enjoy opportunities to mentor co-workers while progressing your career.

Your role: Lead the delivery of high‑quality projects, setting clear expectations and building trusted relationships with clients through proactive engagement and exceptional service. Support and develop emerging talent, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture where people can grow and thrive. Work closely with senior leaders to help shape and strengthen a high‑value, profitable service offering that reflects our commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and client outcomes. Apply strong commercial and contractual understanding—particularly of the NEC suite—to ensure projects are delivered with rigour, clarity, and commercial discipline. Bring a proactive, commercially minded, and purpose‑driven approach that consistently adds value for clients and enhances the reputation of our business. Support and manage teams and junior staff in the delivery of quantity surveying and commercial management services. Proactive involvement in the development of our services through not only enhancing the relationships we currently have but also nurturing new one.

About you

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent relevant experience, with progress towards professional chartership (RICS or equivalent).
• Extensive experience with common forms of UK Construction contracts.
• Experience in cost planning, estimating, benchmarking and commercial management within infrastructure, construction or related sectors.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and communicate insights effectively.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, cost management tools and data analysis software.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective client relationships.
• A proactive and innovative approach, with strong organisational skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience leading business development and, or account management activities for major construction clients.

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. Be rewarded. Find out more.

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 5 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.

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

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.

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