Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager - Tunbridge Wells

AtkinsRéalis; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in London & Southeast is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join our Buildings & Places team. You will deliver cost management across project lifecycles, build trusted client relationships and progress to Senior QS/Cost Manager with support from experienced colleagues.

Hybrid working across offices including London and Tunbridge Wells, with opportunities across commercial real estate, healthcare, education and life sciences.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering quantity surveying or cost management in consultancy or client-side roles.
• Understanding pre- and post-contract cost management with cost plans and reports.
• Working knowledge of UK contracts (JCT and NEC).
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver QS and cost management across all project lifecycle stages.
• Prepare measurements, BOQ, schedules, tenders, and procurement support.
• Manage project costs including valuations, forecasting, change control and final accounts.
• Identify risks and communicate with stakeholders; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop client relationships and support bids and business development.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost management

Contract knowledge

Numerical skills

Client communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Shape the places that matter. Build your expertise on projects that define the future.

At AtkinsRéalis, we are redefining how projects are delivered across the built environment by bringing together technical excellence, digital innovation and a collaborative mindset. Our London & Southeast Cost Management team within Buildings & Places delivers some of the UK’s most high-profile and impactful developments.

We are looking for a motivated Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join our growing team. You will take ownership of defined project responsibilities, deliver high-quality cost management services and develop trusted relationships with clients and project teams. Supported by experienced colleagues, you will continue building the technical, commercial and leadership capability needed to progress to Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager. We work hybrid and flexibly across our offices in London (Nova North), Tunbridge Wells, Epsom, Oxford and Cambridge, prioritizing where our clients and teams need us to be.

You will join a high-performing team delivering a diverse portfolio across commercial real estate, healthcare, education, public sector, heritage, residential, life sciences and mixed-use development.

This role is suited to a consultant who is approaching professional qualification and ready to take greater responsibility for client-facing delivery. You will manage your own workstreams and smaller commissions, working with Senior Cost Managers, Associate Directors, and Directors on larger or more complex projects.

Your role

• Deliver quantity surveying and cost management services across all project lifecycle stages, including feasibility studies, estimates, cost plans, cash flows, commercial reports, benchmarking, cost analysis, value management and commercial assurance to support informed client decisions.

• Prepare and review measurements, bills of quantities, schedules of work, tender and contract documentation, while supporting procurement strategy, tender processes, tender analysis, clarifications, and contractor recommendations.

• Manage project costs during delivery, including valuations, forecasting, change control, cost reporting, final accounts, fee monitoring, and invoicing, while providing commercial advice and contract administration under JCT, NEC, and other forms of contract.

• Identify and communicate project risks, opportunities, key cost drivers, and mitigation measures; attend and contribute to client, consultant, and contractor meetings; and collaborate with project management, building surveying, design, health and safety, engineering, and other specialists to deliver integrated solutions.

• Develop strong client and stakeholder relationships, manage workload and governance requirements, contribute to bids, proposals, case studies, market engagement, and repeat business opportunities, support graduates, apprentices, and assistant-level colleagues, and maintain knowledge of construction markets, professional standards, digital tools, and emerging industry practices.

About you

• Experience in delivering quantity surveying or cost management services within a consultancy, client-side or contracting environment. Experience across one or more property or built environment sectors, such as commercial, healthcare, education, residential, public sector, life sciences or mixed-use development.

• A sound understanding of pre-contract and post-contract cost management, with practical experience preparing cost plans, estimates, tender documentation and commercial reports.

• Working knowledge of UK construction contracts, particularly JCT and/or NEC forms.

• Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills, with attention to detail and the ability to explain cost information clearly.

• Confident communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.

• An organised and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver reliable outputs to agreed deadlines. The ability to work independently on defined responsibilities while contributing positively to a collaborative team.

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.

• Either MRICS or approaching MRICS chartership, with accreditation expected within 6 months of appointment. Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and relevant industry tools such as CostX or comparable measurement and cost management platforms.

What success looks like

• Deliver high-quality cost and commercial advice consistently, accurately, and on time, taking ownership of workstreams, leading smaller or less complex commissions and identifying and communicating risks, change, and emerging issues early.

• Demonstrate increasing confidence in client management, project delivery and commercial decision-making, while being recognised by clients and project colleagues as responsive, reliable, and commercially aware.

• Contribute positively to team culture, knowledge sharing, and the development of junior colleagues, progress towards MRICS readiness (including internal assessment), and build a clear development pathway towards Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager.

Development and benefits

We will support your continued development through professional, technical and leadership learning, mentoring and access to experienced APC counsellors and assessors. You will work across a wide range of projects and clients, helping you consolidate your professional competence, achieve chartership and progress your career. AtkinsRéalis offers a flexible range of benefits that can be tailored to support health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.

Our commitment

AtkinsRéalis is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and realise their potential. We value different perspectives and believe diverse teams make better decisions and deliver better outcomes for our clients and communities.

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 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.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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