Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

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.

Are you looking for a career move to progress your career at a world leading project and programme management consultancy? AtkinsRéalis is a leader in its field, operating at the forefront of the transport, property and industry sectors. Placing great emphasis on the training, development and progression of our staff, we’re dedicated to providing high quality professional services with cutting-edge expertise to all our clients.

Due to continued success in securing major projects throughout the Midlands region and beyond, we’re looking for an exceptional Senior quantity surveyor to join our highly successful teams in Birmingham or Nottingham. Our projects range in value up to £20m+ and are with a variety of high-profile clients giving our quantity surveyors a diverse and exciting workload. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work in a growing, dynamic and sociable office and make an impact. In return, we will reward you and provide the necessary support to take your career to the next level.

We are looking for a collaborative and sharp minded 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, building surveying and consult teams in project delivery. Take the principal, 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 assistant and graduate colleagues, including undertaking performance and development reviews and mentoring/coaching less experienced colleagues.

Your purpose:

• Work within a team and provide a range of Quantity Surveying duties from project inception through to completion. Supporting procurement strategies. Site presence as required by specific project deliverables.
• Prepare Cost Plans/Estimates/Bills of Quantities/Tender Documents. Provide post contract Quantity Surveying/Employer’s Agent 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.

What you can bring:

• Work within a team and provide a range of Quantity Surveying/Employer’s Agent duties from project inception through to completion. A relevant construction qualification and/or working towards professional membership of recognised institutions ie. CIOB or RICS.
• Extensive experience with both private and public sector clients on major projects, a working knowledge of NEC forms of contract. Commercially aware you’ll work well as part of a team and demonstrate the people management skills to support and mentor where required.
• 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.
• You will have the necessary ambition and drive to deliver a high-quality professional service. IT skills, such as Office, Outlook, BIM / CAD measure, Cost Planning software eg CATO Good organisational skills.
• Self-motivation and keen to become an integral office team member. An ability to make you own informed decisions and work unsupervised when necessary. An ability to influence others using sound judgement and good sense. An individual who is keen to develop their professional network to support business growth and their own career.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness. 

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. 

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 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. 

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.