Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor within our Transportation Project Delivery Practice (PDP). You will be trusted with leadership on small, specialised schemes as well as high-profile projects, and will be supported to develop your career in a way that works for you. This role can be based at regional offices (circa 2-3 days per week) but may require occasional travel to sites or offices across the UK to meet project and client needs.

• Balance risk, opportunity, and financial returns in both pre- and post- contract commercial management.
• Focus on delivery excellence and in-year performance (revenue, cash, and EBIT) while supporting growth in the market.
• Preparation and negotiation of subcontract/sub-consultant contract documents and advising of appropriate procurement strategies.
• Administration of lump sum, target cost and re-measurable contracts, including calculation of quantities and unit rates in compliance with contractual guidelines.
• Estimation and producing Bills of Quantities (BofQ) in line with standard methods of measurement.
• Develop monthly PSR (CVR) and associated commercial reports such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Shape and deliver the commercial strategy on projects to maximise revenue and cash flow.
• Influence change control, management of claims and disputes and provide clear and concise updates to project leads.
• Interpret contract programmes and schedules to identify associated risks and opportunities.
• Proactively engaging and advising project teams on commercial risks and opportunities, including regular visibility across offices and sites where teams are based.
• Promote compliance with the Company Management System (CMS) and all AtkinsRéalis procedures, uphold company values and promote safety culture.
• Contribute to wider market and divisional requirements as they arise.
• Manage expectations of stakeholders and conflicting business priorities, whilst delivering to challenging deadlines.

• Appropriate Degree and/or member of (or working towards) an appropriate professional body (e.g., MRICS, MCInstCES, etc.).
• Robust background of delivery in a commercial role from a main contractor or consultancy in Transport, Water and Energy sectors.
• Highly skilled in contract management and change control, with proficiency in common forms of contract (particularly NEC & NEC PSC).
• Aptitude for solving complex problems creatively and a strong analytical mindset with attention to detail to mitigate risks.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, including reports, presentations, and contractual correspondence.
• Demonstrable experience of managing others in commercial or project teams.