Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & professional development

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited in Southampton seeks an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join the M&E Cost Management team. You will deliver pre- and post-contract QS and cost management services across a range of sectors, building strong client relationships and contributing to team growth.

The ideal candidate holds a Quantity Surveying degree, MRICS or equivalent accreditation, and has proven MEP cost management experience. Hybrid working and clear career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS or equivalent accreditation preferred.
• Proven experience delivering pre- and post-contract MEP cost management.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, costs, and procurement routes.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-contract MEP quantity surveying and cost management.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets, and reports.
• Lead tendering, procurement, and variation management.
• Advise clients on cost drivers, value engineering, and strategy.
• Monitor costs and contractual compliance across delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and support business growth in Southampton.

Skills

Numerical proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS or equivalent accreditation preferred

Job description

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading engineering, design, and project management organisation, delivering innovative solutions across infrastructure, transportation, energy, buildings, and environmental sectors. We are committed to creating sustainable outcomes for our clients while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and professional development.

Due to continued growth across Southampton and the South-West, we are looking for an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding M&E Cost Management team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects across sectors including infrastructure, education, healthcare, aviation, residential, retail, and corporate real estate, while contributing to the growth and development of our MEP capability.

Your role

Deliver pre- and post-contract MEP quantity surveying and cost management services across a diverse project portfolio. Prepare cost plans, estimates, feasibility studies, budgets, and commercial reports. Lead contract administration activities, including tendering, procurement, and variation management. Provide clients with expert advice on MEP cost drivers, value engineering, and commercial strategy. Monitor project costs, financial performance, and contractual compliance throughout project delivery. Support business development activities and help grow the M&E cost management team in Southampton and the South-West. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders. Mentor and support junior team members while contributing to the technical development of the wider team.

About you

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. Chartered (MRICS, CIBSE or equivalent) preferred, although substantial relevant experience will also be considered. Proven experience delivering successful pre- and post-contract MEP cost management services. Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, construction costs, and procurement routes. Ability to advise clients on cost planning, value engineering, commercial risks, and project viability. Experience working directly with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams. Excellent numerical, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, ambitious, and collaborative professional with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Rewards & benefits

• 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.

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.

Equal opportunities statement

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Disability confident statement

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.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

Company culture overview

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.