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Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Join AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project delivery consultancy, as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in our Southampton Buildings & Places team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients, delivering projects across sectors such as residential and affordable housing, retirement living, education, healthcare, defence, commercial and industrial developments, and local government estates.

As a trusted commercial advisor, you will lead the successful delivery of projects, build long-term client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding outcomes. You will play a key role in managing project commercial performance, providing strategic cost advice, and supporting clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Working within a supportive local team and a wider UK network of industry specialists, you will gain exposure to high-profile and complex developments while contributing to the growth of our Quantity Surveying service. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a client-focused professional looking to advance their career, broaden their sector experience, and make a lasting impact on projects that shape communities and create long-term value.

Your role

  • Lead commercial delivery of projects, achieving agreed cost, quality, and programme targets.
  • Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, forecasts, and contract administration activities across a variety of Clients.
  • Maintain project profitability, financial control, and accurate forecasting. Responsible for governance, quality standards, and client KPIs.
  • Mentor junior team members and support knowledge sharing and team development. Including supporting with CDP events.
  • Support client account growth and identify new business opportunities. Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
  • Contribute to bids, proposals, and business development opportunities.
Cities & development Risk Management & Project Controls

Location

Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-159801

Salary range

-

About you

  • Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in quantity surveying and cost management across property and development projects.
  • Strong NEC and/ or JCT contract knowledge. Desirable to have experience as and Employers Agent.
  • Strong client and stakeholder management skills, with experience delivering complex projects.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive successful project outcomes.
  • Commercially aware, proactive, and solution-focused approach.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. 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 change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of 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 ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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