Managing Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Be the essence of collaboration.

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organisation. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the globe? Join our collaborative Complex Projects team, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. So, talk to us about how we can support you. How about opting for reduced workweeks or purchasing extra leave during school holidays? What about workplace adjustments or a supported transition back after a career break? We value your transferable skills and potential and are ready to invest in your development and progression.

Your role

We are looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Midlands team, based in either Derby or Nottingham. You will work across a wide range of projects supporting clients on complex and high-value programmes, with an initial emphasis on the Water sector.

Working with clients across the public and private sector, you will use your skills – technical and others – to share your knowledge, expertise, and experience, and ultimately to deliver fantastic services.

• Work collaboratively with our clients and their supply chain partners to develop/deliver solutions to complex and dynamic problems
• Pull on your commercial and procurement expertise to advise and help deliver a wide range of commercial, procurement and supply chain requirements
• Focus on ensuring maximum value within the supply chain eco-system for our clients
• Work with our national infrastructure clients operating with a growth mindset to build relationships with key clients

The ideal candidate is a team player, has growing leadership qualities and possesses the softer consulting skillset required to thrive in a client environment.

About you

Essential experience and qualifications:

• A Managing Quantity Surveyor with experience in major programmes and complex infrastructure within construction, engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas or UK Public Sector organisation
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial/construction discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience gained through practice
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or an equivalent recognised body
• Experience with construction contracts such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC and able to confidently produce and advise clients on their application
• Experience of dispute avoidance, with the ability to identify commercial or contractual issues early, manage them proactively and support timely resolution before they escalate
• Experience of line management or leading a team, with the ability to provide clear direction, manage performance and support individual development
• Ability to work in a client facing environment, alongside multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, clients and partners to deliver solutions to complex client or industry challenges
• Strong communication and stakeholder management experience, with the ability to engage across complex stakeholder environments, utilising a range of informative communication tools to support buy-in across the organisation
• Ability and willingness to develop technical and consulting skills in order to deliver excellent service to our clients, representing the AtkinsRéalis brand to the best of their ability
• Business development and win-work experience, such as bid writing, pre-contract engagement, client relationship management

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you meet only 90% of the qualifications. We value diverse experiences and recognise that the perfect candidate may not check every single box. If you are passionate about this role and bring a unique perspective to our team, we want to hear from you. Your potential, drive, and ability to learn are just as important to us as your current technical skillset.

Rewards & benefits

• Competitive salaries and employee rewards
• Brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
• Myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise
• Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life

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.

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.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular