Managing Surveyor/Associate Director

Job Description

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It’s thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise, and knowledge. Join us and you’ll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work‑life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let’s discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We’re passionate about our work while valuing each other equally. Ask us about our recent pledges for Women’s Equality, and being a ‘Disability Confident’ and ‘Inclusive Employer’.

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading project and cost management consultancies operating at the forefront of the property, industry and transport sectors. We are dedicated to providing high quality professional services with cutting‑edge expertise to a large variety of clients from public and private sector. Join us and you’ll benefit from a development programme designed to meet your career objectives and with strong focus on training, development and progression for staff at all levels.

As part of our continuous expansion in the UK market we are looking for a Managing Surveyor or Associate Director of Building Surveying to consolidate and grow our Building Surveying offering in Nottingham and surrounding regions. The individual will work closely with the Head of Building Surveying and other office Directors to deliver the business plan and maintain sustained growth within the markets in which we operate.

You will need experience of leading consultancy teams on behalf of the client and should possess demonstrable skills in the following areas:

• Managing and delivering consultancy services within the Building Surveying and Project Management market.
• Engage and develop existing and new clients to contribute to the growth and development of the business in the region.
• Key client account management for high profile projects.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of dynamic individuals across multiple sites and teams.

Requirements

• Hold a relevant construction qualification and be a professional member of a recognised professional institution (e.g., MRICS/FRICS).
• Track record of generating and developing opportunities and winning new work.
• Ability to manage a project throughout its lifecycle.
• Experience of both project delivery and completion of survey programmes.
• Highly motivated, pro‑spirited approach to work.
• Detailed knowledge of working within the Building Surveying and Consultancy Services market.
• Management experience of successful project delivery from inception to handover.
• Ability to manage and develop a team.
• Experience of client management and development.
• Ability to deal with clients and/or the business at a senior level.
• Attend sector‑led events locally and nationally to promote the ATKINSREALIS business.
• Driving licence/required level of mobility.
• Engaged in commercial management and profitability monitoring.
• Produce scope, fee and contractual proposals.

Responsibilities

• Be a focal point and supervision figure for part of the well‑established building surveying team.
• Contribute to the strategic plans for the business and help maintain and develop business for the future.
• Maintain service quality standards and a culture of continuous improvement and constructive expertise.
• Take responsibility for key projects and account management and customer care for major clients.
• New business proposals and tendering, liaising with the marketing team to ensure highest quality marketing and promotional materials.
• Collaborate with other service streams, sectors and the wider AtkinsRéalis and Atkins business to provide combined and innovative solutions improving our competitive advantage.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of service delivery to clients, acting as primary interface to help build clients’ confidence in the team.
• Participate in relevant internal/external training initiatives.
• Play an instrumental role in generating repeat business, winning new work and developing new business opportunities.
• Control workload and resources.
• Stay abreast of industry issues and developments in best practice.
• Manage and supervise teams to enable a strongly motivated, engaged and high‑performing function; undertake performance and development reviews (PDRs) and mentor and coach less experienced colleagues.
• Provide guidance, leadership and technical expertise to team members.
• Communicate and interact competently with others, in accordance with the organization’s values.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

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.

Meeting your needs

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees “Total Reward.” It is a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.

Making sure you’re supported is important to us. If you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

Additional Information

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this 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 reference or include in your application or CV any 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.

Employment Details

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, ethnicity, national origin, sexual identity, orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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