Senior Quantity Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the Midlands is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead delivery on major infrastructure projects from Derby. You will work with clients across the public and private sectors, managing commercial processes and maintaining value across the supply chain.

The role emphasises leadership, coaching of teams, and a proactive approach to risk, contract strategy, and stakeholder engagement within a collaborative, flexible and hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Senior QS with experience in major programmes and complex infrastructure.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent knowledge/experience.
• Member of, or working towards, RICS or equivalent body.
• Experience with NEC, JCT, FIDIC contracts and advising clients on their application.
• Experience in line management or leading a team with ability to provide direction and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across a range of complex, high-value infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with clients and supply chain partners to develop and deliver solutions.
• Apply commercial and procurement expertise to advise on governance, value, and risk in the supply chain.
• Build relationships with national infrastructure clients and work with cross-functional teams.
• Support business development and win-work activities, including bid writing and pre-contract engagement.
• Promote AtkinsRéalis brand and deliver excellent client service.

Skills

Team leadership

Client facing

Stakeholder management

Bid writing

Business development

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership or equivalent

Job description

Overview Be the essence of collaboration

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organisation. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems.

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.

Your role

• We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Midlands team, based in Derby. You will work across a wide range of projects supporting clients on complex and high-value programmes.
• Working with clients across the public and private sector, you will use your skills – technical and others – to share your knowledge, expertise, and experience, and ultimately to deliver fantastic services.
• You will work collaboratively with our clients and their supply chain partners to develop/deliver solutions to complex and dynamic problems.
• The successful candidate will have a passion to work with our national infrastructure clients operating with a growth mindset to build relationships with our key clients.
• This role requires you to pull on your commercial and procurement expertise to advise and help deliver a wide range of commercial, procurement and supply chain requirements, all whilst focusing on ensuring maximum value within the supply chain eco‑system for our clients.
• The ideal candidate, is a team player, has growing leadership qualities and possess the softer consulting skillset required to thrive in a client environment.

About you

• A Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in major programmes and complex infrastructure within, construction, engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas or UK Public Sector organisation.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial/construction discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience gained through practice.
• Member of, or working towards Membership of, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or an equivalent recognised body.
• Has experience with construction contracts such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC and can confidently produce and advise clients on their application.
• Has experience of line management or leading a team, with the ability to provide clear direction, manage performance and support individual development.
• Has the ability to work in a client facing environment, alongside multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, clients and partners to deliver solutions to complex client or industry challenges.
• Has strong communication and stakeholder management experience, with the ability to engage across complex stakeholder environments, utilising a range of informative communication tools to support buy‑in across the organisation.
• Has the ability and willingness to develop technical and consulting skills in order to deliver excellent service to our clients, representing the AtkinsRéalis brand to their best of their ability.
• Has business development and win‑work experience, such as bid writing, pre‑contract engagement, client relationship management.

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.

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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.

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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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