Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Be the essence of collaboration.

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects in the UK? Would you like to join our growing team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, a team of visionaries and game changers? Join our collaborative South West East, Complex Projects team, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for delivering work that's driven by excellence as well as doing the right thing. Our teams work across a wide range of complex infrastructure sectors, including utilities, defence, aviation, energy, highways and rail. As well as building long‑term, sustainable relationships with our clients, you'll also be a catalyst for your colleagues' career progression. Working with a variety of Client teams on secondments lasting from 6 months to multiple years, to align with your career aspirations.

With 40,000 employees speaking more than 70 languages, representing 130 nationalities, and operating across 50+ countries, our team is as diverse as the world we serve. We know that being a good employer means respecting your life outside of work. Our established flexible working practices will enable you to balance time with your teams in the office and working from home.

We want you to feel on top of what matters most to you, so you can bring your whole self to work… How about opting for reduced workweeks or purchasing extra leave during school holidays? What about workplace adjustments or a supported transition back after a career break?

We're big on skills, expertise and knowledge. Small on hierarchy. So, you'll be trusted with more responsibility quicker here and supported when you need it. Through a wide range of both company‑sponsored and self‑led training opportunities throughout the year, you'll build on the skills and professional accreditation you'll need to create and lead a positive, constructive and inclusive working environment.

• Collaboration – Working in the client team with leadership, project managers, contractors, and internal managers.
• Cost Management – Monitoring project costs to ensure the project is delivered within budget. Validating contractor and supplier costs & payments.
• Reporting – Providing regular input to financial reports to ensure our clients have confidence in their project outcomes.
• Procurement – Supporting the procurement team in evaluating and appointing contractors.
• Contract Administration – Administering various contract types, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions. Supporting with contract change by reviewing validity, quotations and ensuring timely submissions and agreement. Working closely with the team to maintain accurate and comprehensive project records.
• Risk and Value Management – Identifying, analysing, and mitigating commercial risks. Assisting in value engineering to optimise project performance.

• Working towards membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent recognised body.
• Ideally degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Experience in civil infrastructure projects preferable.
• Experience with common forms of UK Construction contracts such as NEC, ICC, FIDIC, or JCT preferable.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. 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…