Senior Quantity Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management across projects and portfolios, delivering cost control, forecasting and reporting while collaborating with clients, stakeholders and contractors.

You will provide technical and contractual advice on NEC and other forms, mentor junior colleagues, support business development, and build sector-focused teams to drive value and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive NEC contract experience across cost management, risk, and final accounts.
• Chartered with RICS or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience delivering commercial services for UK public sector, infrastructure or regulated clients.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, procurement and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects and portfolios with cost control and reporting.
• Provide technical and contractual advice across NEC and other contracts.
• Direct project teams to deliver robust commercial outcomes with clear accountability.
• Support business development by strengthening client relationships.

Skills

Public sector experience

RICS chartered or progress

NEC contracts experience

Cost management knowledge

Business development support

Mentoring juniors

Client relationship skills

Education

MRICS or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Help us turn vision into reality.

"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.

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 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 commercial management of projects and portfolios, including cost control, forecasting, change management, risk, value, and reporting.
• Provide technical and contractual advice across NEC and other standard forms of contract, supporting robust administration and dispute avoidance.
• Direct project teams to deliver successful commercial outcomes, ensuring clear accountability, collaboration, and best practice.
• Support account management and business development by strengthening client relationships, increasing client spend, and identifying higher-value opportunities.
• Provide specialist advice to stakeholders, applying and developing legal, technical, procurement, and commercial knowledge.
• Mentor junior colleagues, support career development, and contribute to training, technical initiatives, and knowledge sharing.
• Build and manage sector-focused teams that deliver quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.

About you

• Proven experience delivering commercial services for UK public sector, infrastructure, or regulated clients.
• Chartered with RICS or another recognised professional body, or working towards chartership with strong relevant experience.
• Extensive NEC contract experience, including change management, payment, risk, forecasting, and final account processes.
• Strong technical knowledge of cost management, procurement, contract administration, reporting, and commercial governance.
• Experience supporting business development, account management, and client relationship growth.
• Ability to provide trusted commercial and contractual advice to project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and supporting technical development across the team.

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.

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.