Quantity Surveyor

OVERVIEW

Atkins Search is recruiting an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join an innovative and established Construction Consultancy based in Leicestershire. This role offers the opportunity to lead and manage diverse projects across multiple industry sectors, including education, healthcare, industrial, residential, local authority and commercial sectors.

CLIENT

Our client is a well-established consultancy with a strong presence in the Midlands, delivering expert cost consultancy services. Known for their sustainable approach and long-standing client relationships, they work across the real estate sector, creating lasting impact for both clients and communities.

Following recent success on several key project and cost management frameworks, the team is expanding and seeking experienced professionals to support a projected increase in workload from their Leicestershire office.

ROLE

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of your own projects and act as a key contact for clients throughout the project life cycle.

This role would be ideal for a Contractor QS or Consultancy QS with experience in public sector projects and a desire to develop within a forward-thinking consultancy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor role include:

Managing projects from inception to completion
Preparing cost plans and overseeing procurement
Leading meetings and liaising with stakeholders
Providing high levels of client care and communication
Managing project teams and ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality
Producing reports and managing risk throughout the project lifecycle
PERSON

To be successful in this role, candidates should ideally possess:

MRICS qualification (or be actively working towards it)
Degree-level qualification (or equivalent)
Experience managing their own projects
Strong time management and organisational skills
Experience with Microsoft Office tools
Ability to lead and work collaboratively within teams
Experience in client-facing roles and chairing project meetings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive and problem-solving approach to project delivery
RENUMERATION

In return for your skills and commitment, our client offers a generous and comprehensive package including:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Pension scheme
Healthcare plan
Structured APC training and mentoring support
Flexible working arrangements
Regular social and team-building events
Career progression and promotion opportunities (with equity available)
CPD sessions and access to external training
A collaborative and supportive working environment