The role
We are looking for a talented and ambitious Quantity Surveyor with consultancy experience who is dedicated to providing an excellent service to join our growing and successful team in London.
We are seeking applications from experienced Employer's Agent's and Quantity Surveyors who have a Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related field, and ideally, a Chartered member of the RICS.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning professional services business, we would like to hear from you.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Taking the lead on a range of construction projects and supervising the work of the assistants and trainees 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 Gateley RJA's QS / PM / EA services on all projects you and your team are working on.
- Actively looking to take on additional responsibility and able to stand in for the senior members of the team when they are unavailable.
- Acting as Employer's Agent on Design and Build projects and Contract Administrator on traditional projects.
- Following the company Quality Environmental 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.
- Undertaking a minimum of 20 hours Consulting Professional Development every year.
The Person
Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Degree level 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 3 years of starting at Gateley RJA.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in running own projects quantity surveying and / or project management for either a Private Practice, Construction Company or related organisation.
- Proficiency in measurement, ideally using CostX Measurement Software.
- Experience in running projects independently.
- Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational 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.
The Team
Gateley RJA is a Chartered Quantity Surveying Practice who offer a comprehensive range of construction consultancy services, including quantity surveying, project management, employer’s agent, clerk of works, and advisory services.
Their team is experienced in various construction sectors such as residential, health, care, industrial and manufacturing, conservation, and commercial.
Gateley RJA is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of their clients, ensuring that project budgets, timelines, and quality standards are consistently met. They pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with clients, with much of their work coming from repeat business and personal recommendations.
Gateley RJA hold Investors in People Gold status, and strive to maintain a welcoming and people focused working environment.