Quantity Surveyor | Civil | UK Experience

Snc-Lavalin; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Generous leave

Hybrid work

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus

Wellbeing program

Remote work outside country

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in UK construction projects. You will prepare cost estimates, manage project costs through the lifecycle and provide commercial support to clients and teams.

The role demands expertise in CostX, Excel modeling, and adherence to NRM standards, with leadership responsibilities for junior QS staff. This position offers a hybrid work approach and opportunities to influence procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or related field.
• Professional membership or progress toward RICS/CIOB preferred.
• 9–15 years of Quantity Surveying/Cost Management experience.
• Proven experience delivering UK construction projects mandatory.
• Strong understanding of RICS NRM contracts and procurement routes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, cost plans, budgets and tender documentation.
• Perform quantity take-offs and measurement per NRM standards.
• Develop conceptual to detailed estimates using CostX and Excel models.
• Analyze drawings, specs and docs to determine project costs.
• Lead cost management and provide commercial support to teams.
• Mentor junior quantity surveyors and estimators.

Skills

Cost planning

Tender evaluation

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

CostX

Excel modelling

NRM knowledge

UK construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Job Description Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team. The ideal candidate must have experience in UK construction projects. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates, managing project costs throughout the project lifecycle, conducting cost analysis, and providing commercial support to clients and project teams.

Cost Planning & Estimation

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, cost plans, budgets, and tender documentation for projects at various design stages.
• Perform quantity take-offs and measurement in accordance with RICS NRM standards and UK industry practices.
• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates using CostX and Excel-based cost models.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documentation to determine project costs accurately.
• Conduct benchmarking and cost analysis using historical project data and market intelligence.
• Raise and respond to RFIs related to commercial and technical issues.

Commercial Management

• Manage project costs from inception through completion.
• Evaluate contractor and subcontractor tenders and provide recommendations.
• Assess variations, change orders, and claim.
• Monitor project expenditures and forecast final project costs.
• Support procurement strategies and contract administration activities.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities and provide mitigation recommendations.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Present cost reports, estimates, and commercial analyses to clients and senior management.
• Participate in design and value engineering workshops.
• Provide commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide junior quantity surveyors and estimators.
• Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
• Support the development and implementation of cost management best practices.

Systems & Software Proficiency

• Use estimation software such as: CostX (Mandatory).
• Excel-based cost models.
• Ensure proper documentation, estimate traceability, and version control.
• Maintain organized project cost databases and estimation records.
• Utilize digital tools and systems to improve estimating efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional membership or progress toward membership with RICS, CIOB, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 9-15 years of Quantity Surveying/Cost Management experience.
• Proven experience delivering UK construction projects is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of: RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM) UK construction contracts and procurement routes Cost planning and estimating methodologies Tendering and commercial management processes

Required Skills & Competencies

• Advanced cost planning and estimating skills.
• Strong quantity take-off and measurement capabilities.
• Expertise in CostX software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including cost modelling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Commercially astute with a keen attention to detail.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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.

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. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.