Managing Quantity Surveyor

Be the essence of collaboration. How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the globe? Join our collaborative Complex Projects team, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment. Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. We invite you to discuss how we can support you—whether that means opting for reduced workweeks, purchasing extra leave during school holidays, making workplace adjustments, or receiving a supported transition back after a career break. We value your transferable skills and potential and are ready to invest in your development and progression.

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will deliver work driven by excellence and integrity. You will share our reputation for working on the UK’s most high‑profile commissions across a broad range of complex infrastructure projects, including rail, highways, defence, energy and aviation. You will build long‑term, sustainable relationships with key clients while serving as a catalyst for your colleagues’ career progression.

Your role:

• Account management – directing the team, enabling collaboration and providing career growth opportunities.
• Business development – increasing our share of client spend, accessing higher‑margin work, cross‑selling our services and locations.
• Project leadership – responsible for directing and managing the project team, delivering portfolios and projects, and maintaining commercial accountability.
• Technical leadership – providing stakeholders with specialised advice, broadening legal and technical knowledge, and participating in training initiatives.
• Team building and management – creating and managing sector‑focused teams and mentoring junior colleagues.

About you:

• Proven track record of leading projects for UK public sector clients.
• Member, or working towards membership, of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or an equivalent recognised body.
• Extensive experience with common UK construction contracts such as NEC, FIDIC and JCT.
• Experience leading business development and/or account management activities for major construction clients.

Reward & benefits:

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Benefit from extensive training and professional development opportunities, a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a rewarding with a fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation that connects people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we create a better future for the planet and its people.

Additional information:

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed at interview. Vetting is conducted via the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of five years or longer. Candidates should not discuss, in conversation or in their application, any current or previous security clearance details.

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