Senior Quantity Surveyor

slihrms; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Competitive salary

Employee rewards

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Bristol is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead pre and post contract activities, manage costs, and deliver high‑quality commercial outcomes across education, commercial, defence, and more. You’ll mentor colleagues and work closely with delivery teams to uphold integrity and performance.

The role requires a BSc in Quantity Surveying (RICS would be ideal) and experience with JCT/NEC contracts, NR M methods, and excellent collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client teams and leaders to maintain strong relationships.
• Monitor and control project costs to ensure delivery within budget.
• Provide regular financial reports and risk updates to clients.
• Undertake procurement or support evaluating and appointing contractors.
• Administer contract types and maintain accurate project records.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, supporting value engineering.
• Mentor junior staff in quantity surveying services.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Procurement

Reporting

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Shape a faster, smarter, safer future. Become a vital member of our Buildings and Places Commercial Services 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 Building and Places Commercial team in Bristol 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 South West but also the wider UK.

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

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 - Monitor and control project costs 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.

• competitive salaries
• employee rewards
• brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
• training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise
• hybrid working culture
• flexible holiday allowances

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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 inclu