Senior Quantity Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis

Senior Quantity Surveyor supporting AtkinsRéalis infrastructure and water programmes. Advising clients on commercial, procurement, contracts and supply-chain value.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quantity Surveying with a focus on complex infrastructure projects, including strong capabilities in construction contract application and stakeholder management. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive business development initiatives.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor ExperienceNEC, JCT, and FIDIC Contract KnowledgeStakeholder ManagementBusiness Development and Bid WritingTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Quantity SurveyingConstruction Contract ApplicationCommercial ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationRelationship BuildingPerformance Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Membership

Industry Keywords

Water SectorInfrastructureConstructionEngineeringPublic Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support clients on complex and high-value programmes, initially with an emphasis on the Water sector
Advise public- and private-sector clients across commercial, procurement and supply-chain requirements
Develop and deliver solutions to complex and dynamic problems with clients and supply-chain partners
Build relationships with national infrastructure clients
Ensure maximum value within clients’ supply-chain ecosystems
Share quantity surveying, commercial and procurement knowledge and expertise
Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Manage performance and support individual development
Engage stakeholders using informative communication tools to build organisational buy-in
Contribute to business development and win-work activities, including bid writing, pre-contract engagement and client relationship management
Produce and advise clients on the application of construction contracts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on major programmes and complex infrastructure
Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas, or a UK Public Sector organisation
Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial/construction discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through practice
Membership of, or progress toward membership of, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or an equivalent recognised body
Experience with NEC, JCT and FIDIC construction contracts
Ability to produce and advise clients on construction contract application
Experience in line management or team leadership
Ability to provide clear direction, manage performance and support individual development
Ability to work in a client-facing environment with multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management experience
Ability to engage across complex stakeholder environments using varied communication tools
Ability and willingness to develop technical and consulting skills
Business development and win-work experience, including bid writing, pre-contract engagement and client relationship management
May require security clearance; relevant offers depend on obtaining clearance
May require proof of UK residency for five years or longer as part of UKSV vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances
Family friendly and inclusive employment policies
Flexible working arrangements
Employee resource groups
Workplace adjustments
Supported transition back after a career break
Reduced workweeks
Option to purchase extra leave during school holidays