Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading design and engineering firm seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their Epsom office. The role includes managing project costs, overseeing both project governance and fee management activities, along with mentoring junior colleagues. Candidates should have a BSc in Quantity Surveying and be a chartered member of RICS with significant experience in public sector projects. The company offers a dynamic work environment focused on professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with public sector clients on major projects.
• Ability to manage client relationships and service delivery.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial aspects of commissions and projects.
• Monitor all work to ensure quality service delivery.
• Assist in mentoring and development of junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Chartered member of the RICS

Tools

Cost Planning software (e.g., Cost-X)

BIM / CAD measure

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Epsom Office

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a leading design, engineering and project management organisation. The Project & Programme Services team delivers prestigious construction projects worldwide. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will contribute to a market‑leading cost management business in the South East.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects, including governance, fee management activities, internal job costings and resource requirements.
• Manages the client relationship and service delivery on a project basis in collaboration with senior management.
• Works collaboratively with project management, health & safety and building surveying teams in project delivery.
• Monitors all work executed at all stages to ensure an accurate, professional and quality service is delivered to clients.
• Plays a key role in generating repeat business and new business opportunities / market opportunities.
• Applies the principles of quality assurance and environmental management in compliance with the organisation's policies.
• Manages more junior colleagues, including undertaking performance and development reviews and mentoring/ coaching less experienced colleagues.

Key Duties

• Work within a team to provide the full range of Quantity Surveying duties from project inception through to completion.
• Support the client’s procurement strategies.
• Site presence as required by specific project deliverables.
• Prepare estimates / cost plans / tender documents / tender reports.
• Provide post‑contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Prepare data and reports to timescales in a format required by line management / clients.
• Assist in the mentoring and development of junior staff.
• Work collaboratively with other service teams to provide an integrated approach to client delivery.
• Manage client relationships and service delivery on a project basis in conjunction with senior management.

Requirements

• BSc (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Chartered member of the RICS (or equivalent).
• Broad contact and knowledge base of local markets and a track record of supporting the generation of repeat and/or new business.
• Extensive experience with public sector clients on major projects and a working knowledge of both JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Commercially aware, works well as part of a team and demonstrates people management skills to support and mentor where required.
• Experience across education / residential / leisure / blue light sectors.
• Knowledge and understanding of the component parts of a project and overall construction costs coupled with a competent knowledge of a range of project procurement options.
• Great interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate effectively (both internally and with clients), and a willingness and determination to progress your career quickly.
• Ambition and drive to deliver a high‑quality professional service.
• IT skills – Office, Outlook, BIM / CAD measure, Cost Planning software e.g., Cost‑X.
• Good organisational skills.
• Self‑motivation and keen to become an integral office team member.
• Ability to make your own informed decisions and work unsupervised.
• Full driving licence.

EEO Statement

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunities employer. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.