Senior​/Managing Quantity Surveyor

Be the essence of collaboration. Join Atkins

Réalis, a collaborative and forward‑thinking consultancy delivering some of the UK's most prestigious and complex infrastructure projects. As a Senior/Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will help shape major programmes across utilities, defence, aviation, energy, highways, and rail. You'll work directly with client teams—often through secondments of six months to several years—to align to your professional ambitions.

• Collaboration – Working in the client team and liaising with leadership, project managers, contractors, and internal teams to maintain strong relationships.
• Cost Management – Monitor and control project costs to ensure the project is delivered within budget. Validate and manage contractor and supplier costs & payments.
• Reporting – Provide regular financial reports to ensure clients have confidence in project outcomes. Present financial performance and risk updates to stakeholders.
• Procurement – Undertaking procurement or supporting the procurement team in evaluating and appointing contractors.
• Contract Administration – Administer various contract types, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions. Manage contract changes, review validity, quotations, and ensure timely submissions and agreement. Work closely with the Project Manager to maintain accurate and comprehensive project records.
• Risk and Value Management – Identify, analyse, and mitigate commercial risks. Assist in value engineering to optimise project performance.
• Developing Colleagues – Work closely with your team to encourage development and advance your colleagues’ career progression.

• Member, or 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.
• Extensive experience with common UK Construction contracts such as NEC, ICC, FIDIC, or JCT.
• Experience in managing, coaching and mentoring more junior colleagues.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of training and professional development opportunities to grow your skills and expertise, and benefit from a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed during the interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer. Do not reference security clearance details in your application or CV.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.