Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Lead delivery with vision.

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 continued success in securing projects in the South and the surrounding region, we are looking for an exceptional Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our highly successful team in Southampton. Our projects range in value from £0.5m to £160m+ and are with a variety of high-profile clients. We would be looking for someone to deliver projects and join a team of Quantity Surveyors who work across several different sectors.

Your role

• Manage commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects including governance, fee management activities, together with internal job costings and resource requirements. Preparing fee proposals and bid submissions under guidance of senior colleagues.
• Manage the client relationship and service delivery on a project basis in conjunction with other colleagues. Take the lead, setting the pace, and monitoring all work executed, at all stages to ensure that an accurate, professional, and quality service is delivered to clients.
• Work collaboratively with AtkinsRéalis project management, health & safety and building surveying teams in project delivery. 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 trainee, assistant, and graduate colleagues, including undertaking performance and development reviews and mentoring/coaching less experienced colleagues. Work within a team and provide a range of Quantity Surveying duties from project inception through to completion.
• Site presence as required by specific project deliverables. Prepare cost estimates, plans, tender and contract documents. Provide post contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Prepare data and reports to timescales in a format required by line management/client. Assist in 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. You shall hold a broad contact and knowledge base of local markets and will be able to demonstrate a track record of supporting of the generation of repeat business.

About you

• Chartered member of the RICS (or equivalent). Have a contact and knowledge base of local markets and be able to support the generation of repeat and/or new business.
• Extensive experience with both private and public sector clients on major projects and 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 e.g. CostX.
• 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.
• Full driving licence.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear 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're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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