Senior Quantity Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible holidays

Training and development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the North East seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on a range of education, defence, industrial and retail projects. You will work closely with delivery teams to ensure targets, manage risk and maintain robust cost controls.

You will apply pre and post contract expertise (JCT, NEC), supervise junior staff, and collaborate with clients, contractors and internal teams to optimise value and meet budget.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Chartered member of the RICS is preferred
• Pre and post contract QC duties and experience with JCT/NEC contracts

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client teams, leadership, project managers, contractors and internal teams to maintain relationships.
• Estimate, monitor and control project costs pre and post contract, verify contractor and supplier costs and payments.
• Provide regular financial reports and present risks and performance updates.
• Undertake procurement or support the procurement team in evaluating and appointing contractors.
• Administer various contract types, manage change and maintain project records.
• Identify, analyse and mitigate commercial risks; assist in value engineering.

Skills

Collaboration

Cost management

Reporting

Procurement

Contract administration

Risk and value management

Leadership

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Chartered member of RICS

Tools

NRM knowledge

Job description

• JCT, NEC, contract experience

Overview

Shape a faster, smarter, safer future.

Become a vital member of our Buildings and Places team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents.

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for delivering work that's driven by excellence as well as doing the right thing. We are seeking a personable, ambitious, enthusiastic, and energetic Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Cost and Commercial Practice in the North East, to support our continuing growth within the local market.

As senior member of the team, you'll work closely with the delivery team to ensure commercial targets are met, risks are managed, and project controls are maintained. You will be working on a variety of education, commercial, defence, industrial, retail, projects to name only a few, primarily in the North East but also the wider UK.

Your role

We are looking for a well-rounded Senior Quantity Surveyor with Pre and Post Contract experience.

• Collaboration – Working in the client team and liaising with leadership, project managers, contractors, and internal teams to maintain strong relationships.
• Cost Management – Estimate, monitor and control project costs both pre and post contract, to ensure the project is delivered within budget. Validate and manage contractor and supplier costs & payments.
• Reporting - Provide regular financial reports to ensure our clients have confidence in their project outcomes. Present financial performance and risk updates.
• Procurement – Undertaking procurement or supporting the procurement team in evaluating and appointing contractors.
• Contract Administration - Administer various contract types, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions. Manage contract change reviewing validity, quotations and ensuring timely submissions and agreement. Work closely with the Project Manager to maintain accurate and comprehensive project records.
• Risk and Value Management - Identify, analyse, and mitigate commercial risks. Assist in value engineering to optimise project performance.
• Support and manage junior staff in the delivery of quantity surveying services.

About You

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Ideally a Chartered member of the RICS
• Conversant in pre and post contract quantity surveying duties
• JCT, NEC, contract experience
• Understanding of methods of measurement (NRM)

While your primary role will involve delivering high‑quality work for our clients, we also value your contribution to the wider business. As part of your journey here, you'll have opportunities to get involved in areas such as People Leadership (through line management or mentoring), Business Development (like supporting bids or helping grow client accounts), Technical Leadership (guiding best practices, sharing knowledge and supporting technical excellence across teams) and other initiatives that improve how we work. We encourage everyone to play an active role in shaping our culture and success.

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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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.