Managing Building Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Managing Building Surveyor for their Nottingham office. The role involves driving growth, managing client relationships, and working collaboratively within a growing team. The ideal candidate will be MRICS qualified, have excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to work. This position offers the flexibility of agile working policies and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Total Reward package

Personal and professional development

Inclusive employment policies

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified Building Surveyor with a drive to self-manage further qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Help develop opportunities in specialism areas such as healthcare and education.
• Compile scopes of work, produce design information, and contribute to project planning.
• Liaise with senior colleagues to ensure technical deliverables meet client requirements.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Client care skills

Business development skills

Proactive approach

Excellent communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

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.

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It’s thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise, and knowledge. Join us and you’ll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work‑life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. We’re passionate about working while valuing each other equally, and we encourage you to ask us about our recent pledges for Women’s Equality and being a ‘Disability Confident’ and ‘Inclusive Employer.’

In line with our growth strategy, we have a great opportunity for a Managing Building Surveyor within our Nottingham office. The role will focus on furthering existing client relationships and driving growth and technical acumen in the office.

The Nottingham Building Surveying team is connected well into our wider building surveying operations, allowing support and collaboration with over 180 Building Surveying colleagues nationwide. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to bring their own skills, network, and personality to work within a growing team in a positive, professional and collaborative environment.

The Nottingham office is located in central Nottingham, and we adopt an agile working policy.

The Individual

• MRICS qualified Building Surveyor.
• Commit to work to the values of positive, professional and collaborative working.
• Drive and self‑motivation to self‑manage further industry qualification and continuously develop technical & behavioural skills.
• Commit to the agreed training plan and objectives.
• Apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions.
• Work and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work collaboratively and on your own initiative.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail and correct judgement.
• Write cogent and grammatical reports.
• Full driving licence and willingness to be mobile across the UK, with ad‑hoc travel to other areas and AtkinsRéalis offices as required.

Responsibilities

• Help further develop opportunities and growth within a chosen specialism, e.g. healthcare, education, etc.
• Compile scopes of work and produce design information, including drawings.
• Contribute to project planning and execution.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of construction technology and building services.
• Attend design team and construction stage team meetings.
• Work collaboratively on large‑scale survey projects.
• Liaise with senior colleagues to ensure technical deliverables are delivered on time to client requirements.
• Attend site under own initiative and conduct accurate surveys where appropriate.
• Manage own workload.
• Undertake all matters relating to the agreed training plan.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a highly motivated, proactive approach to work matters.
• Client care and business development skills, ideally with an own network.
• Conduct yourself with courtesy and a high level of professionalism.
• Conscientious and attentive attitude to work at all times.
• IT literate with an understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Full driving licence and own car.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

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.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have access to a high‑ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best use of individual abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Meeting your needs

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees Total Reward. It’s a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.

Making sure you’re supported is important to us. If you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

Additional Information

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 the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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 abilities.