Senior Quantity Surveyor

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. 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 have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living, and vibrant communities.

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 our 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. 

• Post graduate experience. 

• Chartered member of the RICS (or equivalent, desirable). 

• 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 both public and private 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 property 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.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• 26 working days annual leave (6-day work week)

• Medical and life insurance cover.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus scheme.

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.

• Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

- Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

- Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

- Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

- Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.

- Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.