Senior Quantity Surveyor

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor in our Epsom Office to work on our varied project portfolio across the public sector including education / adult social care / residential / leisure / blue light / depots / libraries.

This is an incredible opportunity for the right candidate to build on the success of the current team and to help take forward a market-leading cost management business in the South East.

We Are Looking For a Senior Quantity Surveyor To

Lead and manage commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects including governance, fee management activities, internal job costings and resource requirements.

Take a hands-on approach to manage the client relationship and service delivery on a project basis in conjunction with other colleagues.

Work collaboratively with AtkinsRéalis project management, health & safety and building surveying teams in project delivery.

Take the lead, set the pace, and monitor all work executed at all stages to ensure that an accurate, professional and quality service is delivered to clients.

Play a key role in generating repeat business and new business opportunities/market opportunities.

Apply the principles of quality assurance and environmental management in compliance with the organisation's policies.

Managing more junior colleagues, including undertaking performance and development reviews and mentoring/coaching less experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team and provide the full range of Quantity Surveying duties from project inception through to completion.
• Supporting the client’s procurement strategies.
• Site presence as required by specific project deliverables.
• Prepare Estimates/Cost Plans/Tender Documents/Tender Reports.
• Provide post contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Prepare data and reports to timescales in a format required by line management/clients.
• Assist in the mentoring and development of junior staff.
• Work collaboratively with other service teams to provide an integrated approach to client delivery.
• Managing client relationships and service delivery on a project basis, in conjunction with senior management.
  
  

Requirements

• Qualified with a BSc (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Chartered member of the RICS (or equivalent).
• Hold a broad contact and knowledge base of local markets and will be able to demonstrate a track record of supporting the generation of repeat and/or new business.
• Extensive experience with public sector clients on major projects and a working knowledge of both JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Commercially aware, work well as part of a team and demonstrate the people management skills to support and mentor where required.
• Experience across education / residential / leisure / blue light sectors.
• A knowledge and understanding of the component parts of a project and overall construction costs coupled with a competent knowledge of a range of project procurement options.
• Great interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate effectively (both internally and with Clients), and a willingness and determination to progress your career quickly.
• The necessary ambition and drive to deliver a high-quality professional service.
• IT skills, such as Office, Outlook, BIM / CAD measure, Cost Planning software e.g., Cost-X.
• Good organisational skills.
• Self-motivation and keen to become an integral office team member.
• An ability to make your own informed decisions and work unsupervised.
• Full driving licence.
  
  

Our success is built on hiring and then developing the very best people. Our standards are high, as are the rewards for those who join our team. The opportunity to draw from our wider international expertise and work on some of the most demanding and prestigious construction challenges around the globe ensures your career success.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/csr

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/

Meeting Your Needs

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

Benefits

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:

https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/

Additional Information

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Link: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-uk-europe