MEP Quantity Surveyor

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is a leading global engineering and project management consultancy, delivering world-class solutions across infrastructure, transportation, energy, buildings, and environmental sectors. We are committed to creating sustainable outcomes for our clients and communities while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development. Due to continued growth and expanding opportunities across Southampton and the South-West, we are seeking an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our established Cost Management team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects across sectors including infrastructure, education, healthcare, aviation, residential, corporate real estate, and retail, while contributing to the growth of our specialist M&E cost management capability.

As an MEP Quantity Surveyor, you will provide expert cost management services across the full project lifecycle, supporting successful project delivery while building strong client relationships.

• Delivering pre- and post-contract MEP cost management services across a diverse project portfolio.
• Preparing cost estimates, feasibility studies, cost plans, and budgets.
• Monitoring project costs and implementing cost control measures to ensure projects remain within budget.
• Leading contract administration activities, including tender preparation, evaluation, and management of variations.
• Providing cost monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting to project stakeholders.
• Advising clients on key MEP cost drivers, project costs, value engineering opportunities, and procurement strategies.
• Supporting business development initiatives and increasing client engagement across services and sectors.
• Contributing to the growth and development of the Southampton M&E team, with the opportunity to progress into a team leadership role.
• Providing technical guidance and specialist MEP cost advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams.

• Essential BSc degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Working towards, or commitment to achieving, MRICS Chartership.
• Demonstrable experience delivering both pre- and post-contract MEP quantity surveying services.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and their impact on overall construction costs.
• Experience across multiple sectors such as infrastructure, commercial, residential, healthcare, aviation, or education.
• Sound understanding of procurement strategies and contract administration.
• Ability to advise clients on project costs, value engineering, and commercial risks.
• Experience working directly with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under changing deadlines.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, and ambitious, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• 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.

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