Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Edinburgh, Glasgow
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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.
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.
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.
Join us as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, and you'll be part of a team that delivers high-quality expertise, driven not just by success but also by doing what's right. You'll meet colleagues who are as talented as you and ready to support you to 'hit the ground running.' Collaborating with team members, clients, stakeholders, and contractors, you'll also enjoy opportunities to mentor co-workers while progressing your career upwards.
Your Purpose:
- Cost planning and estimation across the lifecycle of your projects.
- Producing estimates and budget reviews across a wide range of sectors.
- Collect data, analyse, and define the needs of our clients and stakeholders.
- Produce Analysis and Benchmarking Reports that promote value for money and identify & define trends and cost drivers.
- Ensure reported data is accurate and kept up to date.
- Champion innovation within our organisation as well as on the client-side.
- Support/lead tool development that integrates data, dashboards, and outputs to represent unit cost analyses.
- Liaise with cross-function teams to develop ideas for continuous improvement.
- We have a strong presence in Network Rail and National Highways, and a growing presence in MOD, Nuclear and renewables. Experience in these sectors is desirable.
- NEC and FIDIC experience are desirable.
What you can bring:
- Familiar with commercial roles and functions for large capital programmes.
- Preferably experienced in UK complex infrastructure sector clients.
- Good communication skills, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Good stakeholder management skills and client-facing attributes.
- Data analysis,Good analytical skills and mathematical skills.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Commercial focus: shaping investment decisions based on value for money of various options.
- Workload planning and prioritisation: providing regular progress reports to keep stakeholders informed.
- Ability to present and prepare outputs easily understood by others, from senior to junior stakeholders.
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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