MEP Quantity Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis; West of England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UK is seeking an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our Cost Management team in Southampton. You will provide expert cost management across the full lifecycle of diverse projects including infrastructure, education, healthcare and retail, focusing on pre- and post-contract MEP QS services.

Work closely with clients, consultants and contractors, deliver cost estimates, cost plans and budgets, monitor costs, and lead contract administration.

Qualifications

• Pre- and post-contract MEP QS experience required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems impact on costs.
• Experience across infrastructure, commercial, residential, healthcare, aviation, or education sectors.
• Understanding of procurement strategies and contract administration.
• Ability to advise on project costs, value engineering and commercial risks.
• Experience working with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre- and post-contract MEP cost management services across a diverse project portfolio.
• Preparing cost estimates, feasibility studies, cost plans, and budgets.
• Monitoring project costs and implementing cost control measures to stay within budget.
• Leading contract administration activities including tender prep, evaluation, and variations.
• Providing cost monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Advising clients on MEP cost drivers, procurement strategies and value engineering.
• Supporting business development and increasing client engagement across services and sectors.
• Contributing to the growth of the Southampton M&E team and potential leadership progression.
• Providing technical guidance and specialist MEP cost advice to stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

MEP cost management

Pre- and post-contract QS

Client management

Cost planning & budgeting

Procurement advisory

Contract administration

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global engineering and project management consultancy, delivering world-class solutions across infrastructure, transportation, energy, buildings, and environmental sectors. We are committed to creating sustainable outcomes for our clients and communities while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

Due to continued growth and expanding opportunities across Southampton and the South-West, we are seeking an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our established Cost Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects across sectors including infrastructure, education, healthcare, aviation, residential, corporate real estate, and retail, while contributing to the growth of our specialist M&E cost management capability.

Your role

As an MEP Quantity Surveyor, you will provide expert cost management services across the full project lifecycle, supporting successful project delivery while building strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering pre- and post-contract MEP cost management services across a diverse project portfolio.
• Preparing cost estimates, feasibility studies, cost plans, and budgets.
• Monitoring project costs and implementing cost control measures to ensure projects remain within budget.
• Leading contract administration activities, including tender preparation, evaluation, and management of variations.
• Providing cost monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting to project stakeholders.
• Advising clients on key MEP cost drivers, project costs, value engineering opportunities, and procurement strategies.
• Supporting business development initiatives and increasing client engagement across services and sectors.
• Contributing to the growth and development of the Southampton M&E team, with the opportunity to progress into a team leadership role.
• Providing technical guidance and specialist MEP cost advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and commercially focused professional with strong technical expertise in MEP cost management.

Essential

• BSc degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Working towards, or commitment to achieving, MRICS Chartership.
• Demonstrable experience delivering both pre- and post-contract MEP quantity surveying services.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and their impact on overall construction costs.
• Experience across multiple sectors such as infrastructure, commercial, residential, healthcare, aviation, or education.
• Sound understanding of procurement strategies and contract administration.
• Ability to advise clients on project costs, value engineering, and commercial risks.
• Experience working directly with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under changing deadlines.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, and ambitious, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Rewards & 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.

Find out more.

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. 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.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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