Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading company in engineering solutions is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Southampton to manage commercial aspects of prestigious projects. The role requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, alongside a chartered RICS qualification, ensuring delivery of high-quality services in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered member of the RICS (or equivalent).
• Extensive project experience with NEC contracts.
• Ability to manage client relationships and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects and client relationships of projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, tender, and contract documents.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

Chartered member of the RICS

Tools

Cost Planning software (e.g. CostX)

Job description

Job Description

Lead delivery with vision.

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

Due to continued success in securing projects in the South and the surrounding region, we are looking for an exceptional Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our highly successful team in Southampton. Our projects range in value from £0.5m to £160m+ and are with a variety of high-profile clients. We would be looking for someone to deliver projects and join a team of Quantity Surveyors who work across several different sectors.

Your purpose:

• Manage commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects including governance, fee management activities, together with internal job costings and resource requirements. Preparing fee proposals and bid submissions under guidance of senior colleagues.
• Manage the client relationship and service delivery on a project basis in conjunction with other colleagues. Take the lead, setting the pace, and monitoring all work executed, at all stages to ensure that an accurate, professional, and quality service is delivered to clients.
• Work collaboratively with AtkinsRéalis project management, health & safety and building surveying teams in project delivery. Play a key role in generating repeat business and new business opportunities/market opportunities. Apply the principles of quality assurance and environmental management in compliance with the organisation's Policies.
• Managing trainee, assistant, and graduate colleagues, including undertaking performance and development reviews and mentoring/coaching less experienced colleagues. Work within a team and provide a range of Quantity Surveying duties from project inception through to completion.
• Site presence as required by specific project deliverables. Prepare cost estimates, plans, tender and contract documents. Provide post contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Prepare data and reports to timescales in a format required by line management/client. Assist in mentoring and development of junior staff. Work collaboratively with other service teams to provide an integrated approach to client delivery.
• Managing client relationships and service delivery on a project basis, in conjunction with senior management. You shall hold a broad contact and knowledge base of local markets and will be able to demonstrate a track record of supporting of the generation of repeat business.

What you can bring:

• Chartered member of the RICS (or equivalent). Have a contact and knowledge base of local markets and be able to support the generation of repeat and/or new business.
• Extensive experience with both private and public sector clients on major projects and a working knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Commercially aware you’ll work well as part of a team and demonstrate the people management skills to support and mentor where required. A 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.You will have the necessary ambition and drive to deliver a high-quality professional service.
• IT skills, such as Office, Outlook, BIM / CAD measure, Cost Planning software e.g. CostX.
• Good organisational skills. Self-motivation and keen to become an integral office team member. An ability to make you own informed decisions and work unsupervised when necessary.
• Full driving licence.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

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

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, 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 ability.

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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.