Quantity Surveying

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Head Office)

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor with team leading skills and dedicated to providing an excellent service.

To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to our HR Advisor, Becky Booth – beckybooth@gateleyrja.com

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Head Office) Responsibilities

  • Taking the lead on a range of construction projects and supervising the work of the quantity surveyors, assistants and apprentices in your team and helping them to fulfil their potential.
  • Acting as the principal point of contact with the project client and the other consultants on the design team.
  • Working independently and taking responsibility for the successful delivery of RJA’s QS / PM services on all projects you and your team are working on.
  • Taking responsibility for allocated Key Client Accounts, building a relationship with the Key Client(s), ensuring complete satisfaction with RJA services, and nurturing new work opportunities.
  • Training and assisting others, including the preparation and presentation of in-house CPD events.
  • Actively seeking new project opportunities for Gateley RJA and promoting the services of the practice at every opportunity including attendance and involvement at appropriate networking and marketing events.
  • Acting as Employer’s Agent on Design and Build projects.
  • Following the company Quality Management System in the delivery of all services.
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously and developing excellent time management strategies.
  • Treating all clients to exceptional level of service.
  • The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall objectives of the business.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Head Office) Requirements

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related field.
  • Ideally, a Chartered member of the RICS, or a commitment to achieve Chartered status within 2 years.
  • Proficiency in measurement, ideally using CostX Measurement Software.
  • Experience in running large, complex projects independently.
  • Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organisational and managerial skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Skilled negotiator.
  • Driving licence and own car. Willingness to travel to sites across the UK as required.

Position Type

Full-Time

Location

Head Office (Kibworth)

Annual Leave

25 days plus bank holidays

Salary

Competitive, with comprehensive benefits