Quantity Surveyor

Gateley Plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in England is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with consultancy experience. The successful candidate will lead construction projects, supervise team members, and act as the main contact for clients. Candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, ideally be a Chartered member of the RICS, and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team committed to providing excellent service.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Continuing Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in running own projects in quantity surveying or project management.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of construction projects and supervise the work of assistants.
• Act as the principal point of contact for project clients.
• Deliver QS / PM services on all projects.

Skills

Proficiency in measurement using CostX Measurement Software

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Strong organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related field

Chartered membership of RICS or commitment to achieve within 3 years

Tools

CostX Measurement Software

Job description

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 Kibworth.

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 law led 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 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.
• Actively looking to take on additional responsibility and able to stand in for the Associate or Senior QS when they are unavailable.
• 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. Undertaking a minimum of 20 hours Continuing 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.

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, inclusion and well 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.