Senior Quantity Surveyor — Complex Projects (Remote)

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on complex projects across sectors in the UK. You will drive cost control, forecasting, change management and robust governance, while advising on NEC and other contracts and supporting business development.

You will mentor junior staff, build sector-focused teams, and collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to deliver high-quality commercial outcomes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering commercial services for UK public sector, infrastructure, or regulated clients.
• Chartered with RICS or working towards chartership with strong relevant experience.
• Extensive NEC contract experience, including change management, payment, risk, forecasting, and final account processes.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, procurement, contract administration, reporting, and governance.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and supporting business development.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Contract admin

Forecasting

Reporting

Governance

Client relations

Education

RICS Chartered

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on complex projects across sectors in the UK. You will drive cost control, forecasting, change management and robust governance, while advising on NEC and other contracts and supporting business development.

You will mentor junior staff, build sector-focused teams, and collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to deliver high-quality commercial outcomes and continuous improvement.