Senior Quantity Surveyor

slihrms; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in London & South East Cost Management seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on high-profile projects. The role supports hybrid working across London (Nova North) and other offices, delivering value for clients while shaping robust cost strategies.

You will independently manage commissions from feasibility to completion, build trusted client relationships and guide project teams on pre- and post-contract cost control, reporting and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Chartered surveyor with UK cost management experience.
• Experience delivering cost management for UK property or built environment consultancy.
• Proven ability to manage commissions from feasibility through completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management commissions from inception to completion.
• Advise clients with evidence-based recommendations.
• Prepare cost plans, cash flows and final accounts.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support business development.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Client relationships

Contract administration

UK construction contracts

Leadership

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Shape the places that matter. Lead 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 & South East Cost Management team within Buildings & Places delivers some of the UK's most high-profile and impactful developments.We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager to join our London team. You will independently manage commissions, build trusted client relationships and guide project teams to deliver high-quality cost and commercial outcomes. You will also help strengthen our technical capability, develop colleagues and support sustainable business growth.We work hybrid and flexibly across our offices in London (Nova North), Tunbridge Wells, Epsom, and Oxford, prioritising where our clients and teams need us to be.

The Opportunity

The role is suited to a chartered cost manager who can independently manage commissions from feasibility through completion, act as the primary day-to‑day client adviser and manage the technical and commercial performance of project teams. You will work with Associate Directors and Directors on key accounts while taking increasing responsibility for client development, business development and team development.

Your role

Manage and deliver cost management commissions from inception to completion, setting the delivery strategy and taking responsibility for scope, quality, programme, client satisfaction and commercial performance; act as the primary day-to‑day client interface, providing clear, evidence‑based advice and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

Prepare, review and assure feasibility studies, estimates, cost plans, cash flows, benchmarking, option appraisals and commercial reports aligned with client objectives; facilitate value management and option appraisal activities, protecting project outcomes while identifying efficiencies and whole‑life value.

Develop procurement and contracting strategies, prepare tender and contract documentation, manage tender processes and provide clear recommendations; administer or support contracts under JCT, NEC and other relevant forms, ensuring notices, assessments, instructions and records are timely and robust.

Oversee post‑contract cost management, including valuations, forecasting, change control, risk management, cost reporting and final account negotiations; identify cost, programme, procurement and delivery risks early, quantify their potential impact and support appropriate mitigation with the project team.

Establish proportionate project governance, reporting and controls, maintaining clear audit trails and supporting timely, informed decisions; collaborate with and support multidisciplinary teams, ensuring design development, programme, risk and commercial information remain aligned.

Plan and manage project resources, delegate effectively, review outputs and maintain consistently high technical and service standards; coach, mentor and technically review the work of quantity surveyors, graduates, apprentices and other team members.

Manage commission finances, including fee budgets, forecasts, change control, invoicing, cash collection and performance against agreed margin; support client account plans, bids, proposals, interviews and presentations, contributing relevant insight, evidence and delivery methodology; identify opportunities to broaden client support and services through strong delivery and a clear understanding of client priorities.

Champion inclusive behaviours, health and safety, sustainability, digital delivery, data quality and continuous improvement; represent AtkinsRéalis and the profession with integrity, credibility and sound professional expertise and decision‑making.

About you

Strong experience delivering quantity surveying / cost management services within the UK property or built environment sector, preferably within a consultancy; a proven track record of independently managing commissions and maintaining effective client relationships from feasibility through post‑contract delivery and close‑out.

Detailed knowledge of pre‑contract and post‑contract cost management, including estimating, cost planning, procurement, tendering, contract administration, change control and final accounts; strong working knowledge of UK construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC forms, and the ability to apply contractual and commercial principles in practice.

The confidence to facilitate meetings, present recommendations, provide constructive feedback and engage effectively with clients, consultants, contractors and senior decision‑makers.

Strong analytical, commercial and solution‑focused capability, with the ability to interpret complex cost and project information and communicate it clearly.

Experience in planning and coordinating the work of others,