Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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Shape a faster, smarter, safer future.

Join our collaborative Complex Projects team, where we have an impressive variety of projects on the go at any one time. So, joining us means you could take your career wherever your interests lie. Everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed and are ready to help you develop.

When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So, talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. We also value your transferable skills and potential and can't wait to invest in your training, development, and progression.

As one of our Assistant Quantity Surveyors, you'll support the delivery of high‑quality expertise that positively impacts society, the economy, and the environment. Enjoy opportunities to work closely with colleagues, clients, stakeholders, and contractors, leading smaller commissions or assisting on major projects. And our portfolio of structured training will help you achieve your career aspirations too.

Providing support with the following:

• 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 our clients have confidence in their project outcomes. Present financial performance and risk updates
• 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 change reviewing validity, quotations and ensuring 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

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Experience with pre and post contract quantity surveying duties
• NEC4, FIDIC or ICHEME contract experience
• Understanding of methods of measurement (CESMM4/MMHW)
• Experience with civil infrastructure projects (Highways, Water or Rail is desirable but not essential)
• Working towards the Chartered Institute of Surveyors (RICS) or other recognised equivalent bodies, or looking to start your journey

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.

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We're Atkins

Réalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. 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.

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