Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic Project team in Birmingham. The role includes leading project teams, managing key client accounts, and delivering high-quality consultancy services. Ideal candidates will possess a Degree in Quantity Surveying and be either RICS Chartered or committed to achieving it within three years. This position offers competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits, set within a supportive and ambitious working environment.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quantity surveying and project management from a Consultancy background.
• Willingness to travel to sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Leading a range of construction projects and supervising team members.
• Acting as the principal point of contact with clients and consultants.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered member of the RICS

Tools

CostX Measurement Software

Job description

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

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].

Senior 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.
• 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 Requirements

• Degree level in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related field.
• A Chartered member of the RICS.
• Extensive experience in running own projects quantity surveying and / or project management from a Consultancy background.
• 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.

Position Type

Full-Time

Location

Kibworth/ Birmingham

Enhanced annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Competitive, with comprehensive benefits