Associate - PMQS

Gateley Plc; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Learn platform

My Flex rewards

Cycle to work

Job summary

Gateley RJA, part of Gateley, seeks an Associate to lead a QS/PM team on diverse construction projects across the UK. You will be responsible for client relationships, project delivery, and business development while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires chartered status (or progression within 2 years), 7+ years of running projects, and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Travel to sites across the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• > Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Cost Management
• "> Chartered status or plan to achieve within 2 years
• "> 7+ years running own projects or PM roles
• "> Proven team management and BD experience
• "> Proficient in measurement and CostX software
• "> Independent delivery of large complex projects
• "> Strong analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the Associate Team and deliver QS/PM services across projects
• Set targets with Directors and drive achievement
• Manage key client accounts and develop new work opportunities
• Oversee project delivery, quality, efficiency and timeliness
• Provide training, CPD and mentorship to staff
• Promote services through networking and marketing events

Skills

Team leadership

Measurement software

Business development

Quality assurance

Communication & management

Travel flexibility

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Chartered member of RICS or progression plan

Tools

CostX

Job description

The role

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Associate whois dedicated to providingan excellent service, to join our growing and successful Project team

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious,growingand energetic team and would like to join award-winning professional services business, we would like to hear from you.

You willbe responsible forthe following:

• Working with the Directors as part of the Senior Management Team to ensure the success of the business in all aspects including, but not limited to, quality of service,timelydelivery of service, development and happiness of all staff, and profitability.
• Attending Senior Management Meetings as required and actively seeking to get in involved in and take responsibility for business management opportunities, such as Business Development; HR; Quality Management; Training and Education; IT; Offices / facilities / equipment; Professional Standards (RICS, BCIS, NBS etc.);
• Working with the Directors to set targets for the team and managing the team in such a way to deliver these targets
• Acting as Line Manager for all personnel within their Associate Team. Taking personal responsibility for managing and motivating all team members to deliver their best service.
• Helping all team members toidentifytheir strengths and weaknesses and help them to develop and achieve a plan to reach their own personal career goals.
• Taking responsibility forallocatedKey Client Accounts, building a relationship with the Key Client(s), ensuring complete satisfaction with Gateley Vinden services, and nurturing new work opportunities.
• Taking the lead on a range of construction projects and managing a team of quantity surveyors, assistants and apprentices and helping them to fulfil their potential
• Organising and managing the resource within your team.
• Reviewing the quality,efficiencyand timing of all work within your team and ensuring it meets the practice's requirements.
• 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 QS / PM services on all projects you and your team are working on.
• Training andassistingothers, including the preparation and presentation of in-house CPD events.
• Actively seeking new project opportunities and promoting the services of the practice at every opportunity including attendance and involvement atappropriate networkingand 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 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.

The person

Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction CostManagementor a related field
• Ideally, a Chartered member of the RICS, or a commitment to achieve Chartered status within 2 years.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in running own projects quantity surveying and / or project management for either a Private Practice, Construction Company or related organisation.
• Experience of successfully managing a team of people.
• Experience of business development, marketing and networking and a willingness to actively win new work for the practice.
• Proficiencyin measurement, ideally usingCostXMeasurement 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 asrequired.

The benefits

With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus.

In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent). Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance.

We are Gateley

We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional services group, we are a group of formidable experts in all areas of law and business. Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too.

The 'Gateley Story' is the story of our people and our culture. It is what has got us to where we are today as a successful business and it's the driving force behind the Gateley Team Spirit and the values that have shaped it. We have a set of shared internal values that capture what the Gateley Team Spirit is and this includes five elements that bind us all together as one Gateley: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together. Every year across the group, we recognise members of our team that have gone and above and beyond and have lived these shared values. They are recognised at our annual Gateley Team Spirit awards.

Diversity, inclusionandwell being

Diversity, inclusion and well being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture.

We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies.

We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions.

Additional Information

If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.