AtkinsRéalis
Senior/CharteredQuantitySurveyor
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“Senior / Chartered Quantity Surveyor at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Quantity Surveying, Cost management, Commercial management, Contract administration. Lead cost planning. Establish budgets”
Industry & Context.
Value engineering; Risk management; Claims assessment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS and/or MSCSI essential), Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics or equivalent, Relevant years of experience in cost and commercial management, Experience across pre- and post-contract services
Nice to Have
Detailed knowledge of standard forms of contract, Proven track record delivering complex projects or programmes, Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, Public sector frameworks
What You'll Do.
Prepare Bills of Quantities
Provide procurement strategy advice
Produce tender documentation
Manage tender process
Carry out tender analysis
Advise on contract selection
Undertake commercial management
Prepare interim valuations
Agree interim valuations
Prepare final accounts
Assess compensation events
Manage cost reporting
Identify commercial risks
Manage commercial risks
Identify commercial opportunities
Manage commercial opportunities
Ensure change control procedures
Act as commercial interface
Provide commercial reporting
Support clients with cost advice
Support clients with value engineering
Build client relationships
Maintain client relationships
Contribute to business development
Mentor junior QS staff
Lead cost management staff
Mentor cost management staff
Provide technical oversight
Provide quality assurance
Ensure compliance with standards
Ensure compliance with ethical obligations
Contribute to best practice development
Contribute to bidding
Contribute to work-winning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Commercial interface with clients; Commercial interface with contractors; Commercial interface with design teams; Client and stakeholder management; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Commercial reporting; Client communication; Stakeholder communication
Process & Methodology
Cost control, Financial control, Risk management, Change control
Full Job Description
### **Job Description** ## Overview ## We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (Chartered SCSI / RICS) to lead the delivery of high-quality cost and commercial management services across a portfolio of complex construction and infrastructure projects. You will act as a trusted commercial advisor, providing strategic cost leadership from project inception through to final account, ensuring robust financial control, value optimisation, and effective risk management. ## Your role **Pre-Contract** * Lead cost planning, benchmarking and budget establishment aligned with client objectives. * Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities, cost plans and estimates. * Provide procurement strategy advice, including route selection and packaging of works. * Produce tender documentation and manage the tender process. * Carry out tender analysis, evaluation and reporting to support award recommendations. * Advise on contract selection (NEC, GCCC/PW-CF, RIAI, FIDIC as applicable). **Post-Contract** * Undertake full commercial management of projects through delivery. * Prepare and agree interim valuations, variations and final accounts. * Administer contracts, including compensation events / claims assessment. * Manage cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring. * Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities. * Ensure robust change control procedures are implemented. **Client & Stakeholder Management** * Act as lead commercial interface with clients, contractors and design teams. * Provide clear, concise commercial reporting at project and programme level. * Support clients with strategic cost advice and value engineering. * Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development. **Leadership & Governance** * Lead and mentor junior QS and cost management staff. * Provide technical oversight and quality assurance of deliverables. * Ensure compliance with SCSI/RICS professional standards and ethical obligations. * Contribute
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