Senior Quantity Surveyor

slihrms; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management across major projects. You will handle cost control, forecasting, change management and reporting while advising on NEC and other contract forms.

You will mentor junior colleagues, contribute to business development, and build sector-focused teams that deliver high-quality outcomes for diverse clients in water, rail, highways, aviation, energy and defence.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 Senior 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. Be rewarded.

About AtkinsRéalis

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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.

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