MEP Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Southampton is seeking a Managing/Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to lead and grow its MEP offering. This role requires significant experience in Mechanical and Electrical systems, focusing on delivering excellence across diverse projects. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships and mentor staff while ensuring high-quality service delivery. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential in this collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Career development opportunities

Support for employees with disabilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record in MEP cost management services.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• In-depth knowledge of M&E systems and costs.

Responsibilities

• Full quantity surveying and cost management duties.
• Provision of pre- and post-contract advice.
• Guide, care for and mentor supporting staff.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship management

M&E cost management

Technical leadership

Education

Experience in Mechanical and Electrical systems

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. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about work while valuing each other equally. Ask us about our recent pledges for Women’s Equality and being a ‘Disability Confident’ and ‘Inclusive Employer.’

Are you ready to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious construction challenges around the globe? Join our collaborative team where everyone has a voice, and together we deliver excellence for people and the environment.

Due to the growth and opportunities that exist in Bristol and the South-West, we are currently looking to recruit a Managing / Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor with significant experience in Mechanical and Electrical systems to support and help grow our M&E cost management team in Bristol. Importantly, this role provides you with the opportunity, now or in the future, to grow and lead our MEP offering in Bristol, working with your peers across the business to provide best‑in‑class service.

As a MEP Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for delivering work that’s driven by excellence as well as doing the right thing. Should you wish, you will be given the opportunity to drive our M&E service offering, supported by our Head of Cost Management and our National Head of M&E services. You will work across a wide range of projects and sectors, including infrastructure, education, corporate real estate, retail, residential, aviation and healthcare. Building long‑term, sustainable relationships with our most important clients will also make you a catalyst for your colleagues’ career progression.

Requirements

• Enthusiastic and positive team player, eager to integrate and work closely with immediate and wider teams.
• Take seriously our standards for delivering our services and working with clients.
• Demonstrate best‑in‑class service delivery.
• If wishing to progress, excellent team management, including creating and supporting a culture of growth and development.
• Desire to participate in our business development activity, increase share of client spend, and access higher‑margin work.
• Technical leadership: from providing stakeholders with specialised M&E advice to broadening legal and technical knowledge and participating in training initiatives.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience of Mechanical and Electrical systems, associated costs and where such costs can be determined.
• Demonstrable track record in the successful delivery of MEP cost management services.
• Ability to advise clients on key MEP cost drivers, project costs and value engineering.
• Feasibility and cost planning, procurement advice, tender documentation, and post‑contract services.
• Effective knowledge of a range of project procurement options.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in client, consultant & contractor facing roles and working as a member of a busy team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Full quantity surveying and cost management duties.
• Provision of pre‑ and post‑contract advice.
• Ensure the highest quality service delivery to clients.
• Provide high‑quality MEP cost advice on complex projects across a range of sectors.
• Guide, care for and mentor supporting staff.

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 and local niche innovation. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working toward a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Meeting your needs

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

We support staff with disabilities – let us know 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 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 reference any current or previously held security clearance in your conversation, application or CV.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. 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.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.