Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Gateley RJA Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services business is seeking a Chartered Quantity Surveyor to lead projects in Nottingham. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and excellent communication skills, with at least 3 years of experience. Join a growing team dedicated to exceptional service, contributing to exciting construction projects across the UK.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in quantity surveying or project management.
• Ideally a chartered member of MRICS or commitment to achieve Chartered status within 3 years.
• Driving license and own car; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of construction projects and supervise the team.
• Act as the principal contact with clients and design team.
• Seek new project opportunities and promote services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Cost Management

Tools

CostX Measurement Software

Job description

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Chartered Quantity Surveyor with team leading skills and dedicated to providing an excellent service to join our growing and successful Project team in Nottingham.

We are seeking applications from experienced Quantity Surveyors who have a Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related field, and ideally, a Chartered member of the RICS, or a commitment to achieve Chartered status within 3 years.

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 law led professional services business, we would like to hear from you.

Email your CV and covering letter to [e-mail].

Chartered Quantity Surveyor 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 Gateley 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 Gateley 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.

Chartered Quantity Surveyor Requirements

• Degree level in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related field.
• Ideally a chartered member of MRICS, or a commitment to achieve Chartered status within 3 years of starting Gateley RJA.
• Minimum 3 years experience in running own projects quantity surveying and / or project management from a Consultancy background.
• Proficiency in measurement, ideally using CostX Measurement Software.
• 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.

Position Type

Full-Time

Location

Nottingham

Enhanced annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Competitive, with comprehensive benefits