Managing Quantity Surveyor - Water / Utilities Sector

Snc-Lavalin; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join its Project & Programme Services team. This role involves managing a variety of water and utilities projects, ensuring excellence in delivery and client satisfaction. Candidates should possess strong commercial management skills, relevant qualifications, and be capable of mentoring junior staff. This position offers the flexibility of remote working and fosters a culture of collaboration and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in civil infrastructure, particularly water/utilities.
• Good knowledge of construction processes and cost management.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-contract administration of NEC & IChemE contracts.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with clients on project deliverables and KPIs.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost monitoring

Risk management

Value engineering

Education

Degree in relevant subject

MRICS or working towards chartership

Tools

NEC/IChemE Contracts

Job description

Job Description

Be the essence of collaboration.

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the globe? Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services 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.

We are looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for delivering work that's driven by excellence as well as doing the right thing. We are seeking a personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Complex Infrastructure, Commercial and Procurement team to support our continuing growth within our Water Sector.

As Managing Quantity Surveyor you'll work closely with the delivery team to ensure commercial targets are met, risks are managed, and project controls are maintained. You will be working on a variety of water/utilities projects and programmes in the Reading, London, Kent and Thames Valley areas.

Your purpose:

In this role, you will take ownership of a range of projects, ensuring that standards of delivery meet defined objectives. You will work on a variety of clean and wastewater projects and support our clients with the protection and enhancement of environmental matters across the country.

• Manage and administer the post-contract administration of NEC & IChemE contracts, including assessment of contractual change and payments, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practices.
• Establishing professional relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
• Work within established financial systems to provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.
• Proactively monitor and manage cost variance and contract cash flow to ensure that applications are made correctly and on time through all gateways to minimise cost and scope changes during the project life cycle.
• Collaborating with client and commercial teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
• Provide advice on and manage Risk and value management/meetings as required for the projects.
• Ensuring that final accounts are audited, negotiated and agreed. Manage relationships and collaborate with clients and external stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction and create new business opportunities. Managing junior team members, and leading people and commissions as needed.

What you can bring:

• Experience in civil infrastructure (water/utilities experience desirable).
• Good knowledge of specialised fields, including construction processes and cost and commercial management in a consultancy setting.
• NEC/ IChemE Contract experience (or demonstratable knowledge).
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
• Experience in managing, coaching and mentoring more junior colleagues and emerging leadership skills.
• Ideally, degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Ideally professional body membership, MRICS or working towards chartership.
• Experience leading business development and, or account management activities for major construction clients.

While your primary role will involve delivering high-quality work for our clients, we also value your contribution to the wider business. As part of your journey here, you’ll have opportunities to get involved in areas such as People Leadership (through line management or mentoring), Business Development (like supporting bids or helping grow client accounts), Technical Leadership (guiding best practices, sharing knowledge and supporting technical excellence across teams) and other initiatives that improve how we work. We encourage everyone to play an active role in shaping our culture and success.

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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