Quantity Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis

. Deliver infrastructure projects for clients across sectors including highways, rail, energy, utilities, MOD, and aviation .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeCardiff • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantity surveying and commercial management for infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on NEC contract administration and procurement documentation preparation. Proven ability to lead projects, develop client relationships, and collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders.

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Quantity Surveying DegreeNEC Contract AdministrationInfrastructure Project ManagementStandard Methods Of MeasurementClient Relationship Development

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Hard Skills

Pre-Contract Quantity SurveyingPost-Contract Quantity SurveyingCommercial ManagementPreparation Of ITT DocumentsConstruction Techniques KnowledgeProject LeadershipMedium-Sized Project ManagementMicrosoft Software Suite ProficiencyHighways MeasurementCESMM Measurement

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationOral CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder EngagementBusiness Management Interest

Certifications & Qualifications

Recognised Chartership

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ProjectsHighwaysRailEnergyUtilitiesMODAviation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver infrastructure projects for clients across sectors including highways, rail, energy, utilities, MOD, and aviation
Perform pre- and post-contract quantity surveying and commercial management
Administer NEC suite contracts
Manage medium-sized projects with limited supervision
Prepare procurement documentation and full ITT document suites
Apply standard methods of measurement, including Highways and CESMM
Provide project and technical leadership
Develop client relationships and contribute to business and account management
Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to develop innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Quantity surveying / commercial degree or equivalent qualification
Have or be working towards a recognised Chartership
Pre- and post-contract experience on infrastructure projects
Experience in administering the NEC suite of contracts
Experience commercially managing infrastructure projects in at least one relevant sector: highways, rail, energy, utilities, MOD, or aviation
Knowledge of standard methods of measurement, including Highways and CESMM
Understanding of procurement documents required to prepare an ITT
Good understanding of construction techniques and technology
Experience managing medium-sized projects with little supervision
Experience using the full Microsoft software suite
Good written and oral communication skills
Proven record working with multiple teams and stakeholders
Knowledge compiling the full suite of ITT documents
Some experience in project and technical leadership
Proven record developing client relationships
Interest in business and account management
May require relevant security clearance; UK residency of 5 years or longer may be required for vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Tailored benefits supporting health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances
Family-friendly employment policies
Flexible working arrangements
Employee resource groups
Equal opportunities and disability-confident interview commitment