Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor
- Project, programme & cost management
- Southampton, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Swansea
Shape the highways of tomorrow.
Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.
Due to the growth and opportunities that exist in Wales and the South-West, we are currently looking to recruit a Managing / Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor with significant experience in Mechanical and Electrical systems to support and help grow our M&E cost management team in the region. Importantly, this role provides you with the opportunity, now or in the future, to grow and lead our MEP offering in Wales, working with your peers across the business to provide best in class service.
As a Managing / Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for delivering work that's driven by excellence as well as doing the right thing. Should you so wish, you will be given the opportunity to lead our M&E service offering, supported by our Head of Cost Management and our National Head of M&E services. You'll share our reputation for working on some of the UK's most high-profile commissions. You will work across a wide range of projects and sectors, including infrastructure, education, corporate real estate, retail, residential, aviation and healthcare. As well as building long-term, sustainable relationships with our most important clients, you'll also be a catalyst for your colleagues' career progression.
Your purpose:
- An enthusiastic and positive team player, with the desire to integrate and work closely with your immediate and wider teams. Taking seriously our standards, how we deliver our services and work with our clients. Demonstrate best in class service delivery.
- If wishing to progress, excellent team management, including creating and supporting a culture of team growth and development.
- Experience of, or a desire to be part of our business development activity, increasing our share of client spend, accessing higher-margin work, cross-selling our services and locations. Technical leadership: from providing stakeholders with specialised M&E advice to broadening your legal and technical knowledge and participating in training initiatives.
- In depth knowledge and experience of Mechanical and Electrical systems, their associated costs and/or where such costs can be determined.
- Demonstrable track record in the successful delivery of MEP cost management services.
- Ability to advise clients on key MEP cost drivers, project costs and value engineering.
- Feasibility and cost planning, procurement advice, tender documentation, and post contract services. Effective and efficient knowledge of a range of project procurement options. Ability to work with the minimum of supervision.
- Experienced in client, consultant & contractor facing roles and working as a member of a busy team. Excellent Communication skills.
What you can bring:
- Full quantity surveying and cost management duties.
- Provision of pre and post contract advice.
- To ensure the highest quality service delivery to clients.
- To provide high quality MEP cost advice on complex projects across a range of sectors.
- Guidance, care and mentoring of supporting staff.
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.
#LI-UK#LI-ATKINS #PPSProContr
Design your future! Sign up for job alerts straight to your inbox so you don't miss your next opportunity. Subscribe to jobs like this!
Great news! We will let you know when a new job like this has been added!

Preview
CanadaContent type
BlogsPublish date
03/20/2025
Summary
Snippet title Lire en français Meet Marc-Antoine, a structural engineer and structural inspection and asset management expert at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Let’s learn about his passion for st
Meeting your needs
We offer a fantastic range of benefits to choose from, which you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
Click here to see our full list of benefits
Preview
CanadaContent type
BlogsPublish date
03/20/2025
Summary
Snippet title Lire en français Meet Marc-Antoine, a structural engineer and structural inspection and asset management expert at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Let’s learn about his passion for st
Design your future! Sign up for job alerts straight to your inbox so you don't miss your next opportunity. Subscribe to jobs like this!
Great news! We will let you know when a new job like this has been added!
Meeting your needs
We offer a fantastic range of benefits to choose from, which you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
Click here to see our full list of benefitsRelated job roles
Salary
Location
Cardiff
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Quantity surveying
Market
Project, programme & cost management
Category
Permanent
Location
Cardiff
Swansea
Description
Shape the highways of tomorrow.Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services team, where we have a impressive variety of projects on the go at any one time. So, joining us means you could take y
Reference
R-127291
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Chiragg Ravindra SaragurAuthor
Chiragg Ravindra SaragurSalary
Location
Exeter
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Quantity surveying
Market
Project, programme & cost management
Category
Permanent
Location
Exeter
Description
Shape the highways of tomorrow.Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services team, where we have a impressive variety of projects on the go at any one time. So, joining us means you could take y
Reference
R-127290
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Chiragg Ravindra SaragurAuthor
Chiragg Ravindra SaragurSalary
Location
Bristol
Job Type
Flexible Working
Full Time
Career Area
Quantity surveying
Market
Project, programme & cost management
Category
Permanent
Location
Bristol
Description
How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the globe? Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services team, where everyone has a voice, and together, w
Reference
R-126364
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Chiragg Ravindra SaragurAuthor
Chiragg Ravindra SaragurSalary
Location
Cardiff
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Quantity surveying
Market
Project, programme & cost management
Category
Permanent
Location
Cardiff
Swansea
Description
Shape the highways of tomorrow.Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part
Reference
R-126355
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Chiragg Ravindra SaragurAuthor
Chiragg Ravindra SaragurSalary
Location
Exeter
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Quantity surveying
Market
Project, programme & cost management
Category
Permanent
Location
Exeter
Description
Shape the highways of tomorrow.Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part
Reference
R-126354
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Chiragg Ravindra SaragurAuthor
Chiragg Ravindra SaragurRelated articles

Preview
IndiaContent type
BlogsPublish date
03/20/2025
Summary
Behind every successful project, from towering skyscrapers to cutting-edge industrial facilities, there’s a structured and efficient flow of information. At the heart of this process is the documen

Preview
GeneralContent type
BlogsPublish date
03/06/2025
Summary
What are social value jobs? Social value jobs aren’t just roles with ‘social value’ in the title—they’re careers that make a tangible impact on communities, the environment, and society as a whole

Preview
EuropeContent type
BlogsPublish date
02/25/2025
Summary
Hello, I'm Justin. As Associate Director of Project and Programme Services at AtkinsRéalis, I work on complex projects in the highways and infrastructure sectors whilst also leading a team of peo

Preview
Middle EastContent type
BlogsPublish date
02/11/2025
Summary
There has never been a better time to build your quantity surveying career, and the Middle East is the place to start. Saudi Vision 2030 is enabling the built environment to grow at a rate not

Preview
Middle EastContent type
BlogsPublish date
02/01/2025
Summary
Quantity surveyor jobs are some of the most exciting and prosperous career paths. The value of quantity surveyors is plain to see in the region. There are plenty of opportunities for career progressio

Preview
EuropeContent type
BlogsPublish date
12/18/2024
Summary
Discover how to grow your career by building on your skills and interests at AtkinsRéalis. "Over the past decade, I've worked across various innovation and transformation roles, often being boxe

Preview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
11/25/2024
Summary
From Roadway Engineers to Traffic Management Specialists, transportation jobs are essential to keeping the US economy moving. Better travel improves daily lives, too. Our work in planning, design
.jpg)
Preview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
11/25/2024
Summary
The multifaceted role of the project manager has been increasing in importance across virtually every industry in recent years—but what, exactly, is driving the demand? As global markets become

Preview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
11/25/2024
Summary
With climate change and environmental challenges at the forefront of global concerns, industries worldwide have found that sustainability is now more important than ever before. At AtkinsRéalis

Preview
Middle EastContent type
BlogsPublish date
11/12/2024
Summary
In the fast-paced world of engineering, finding a career path that is both rewarding and sustainable can sometimes feel like trying to solve a complex equation. But imagine a world where work-li
Talent community
Would you like to know more? Not ready to apply? Join our talent community to stay connected and engaged with us at AtkinsRéalis.
Find out more