Senior Quantity Surveyor – Flexible & Remote Projects

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

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.