Quantity Surveyor

SNC-Lavalin; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wales is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Complex Projects team. This role requires a strong foundation in quantity surveying along with experience in managing infrastructure projects across various sectors, including highways and rail. Successful candidates will have a degree in quantity surveying or a commercial equivalent, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop client relationships. The firm offers competitive salaries, training opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in administering the NEC suite of contracts.
• Experience in commercially managing Infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of construction techniques and technology.

Responsibilities

• Compile ITT documents for procurement processes.
• Manage medium-size projects with minimal supervision.
• Develop innovative and sustainable solutions for clients.

Skills

Quantity surveying skills

Communication skills

Project management

Client relationship development

Education

Quantity surveying / commercial degree

Recognised Chartership

Tools

Microsoft software suite

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Shape the highways of tomorrow.

Join our collaborative Complex Projects team, where we have an impressive variety of projects on the go at any one time. So, joining us means you could take your career wherever your interests lie. Everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed and are ready to help you develop.

When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So, talk with us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. We also value your transferable skills and potential and can't wait to invest in your training, development, and progression.

We are looking for a well‑rounded Senior Quantity Surveyor with Pre and Post Contract experience on Infrastructure projects, in any of the following sectors—Highways (National or Local Transport), Rail, Energy (Nuclear, Renewables, Carbon Capture), Utilities (Water, Communication, etc.), MOD, Aviation. We do not expect applicants to be experts in all areas of quantity surveying but have a drive to elevate their career and meet some of the prerequisites.

If you believe you have the experience of a senior quantity surveyor and want to develop your skills by delivering projects for our clients and adding value through best practice and problem‑solving, then a career within our Complex Infrastructure Commercial & Procurement discipline of AtkinsRéalis Complex Projects team could be the place for you.

Your role

• Have a quantity surveying / commercial degree or equivalent qualification.
• Have/are working towards a recognised Chartership.
• Experience in administering the NEC suite of contracts.
• Experience in commercially managing Infrastructure projects, i.e. within at least one sector. Know the standard methods of measurement – Highways and CESMM.
• Understand procurement documents required in the preparation of an ITT.
• Have a good understanding of construction techniques and technology. Are experienced in managing medium‑size projects with little supervision.
• Experience in the use of the full suite of Microsoft software.
• Have good written and oral communication skills. Proven record in working with multiple teams and stakeholders. Have a natural curiosity for developing innovative, sustainable and cost‑effective solutions for our clients.

About you

• Knowledge in compiling the full suite of ITT documents.
• Some experience in project and technical leadership.
• Proven record of developing client relationships.
• An interest in Business and Account Management.

Reward & 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.

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.

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.

#LI-UK#LI-ATKINS #PPSProContr

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.