Senior Quantity Surveyor

• BScl 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 2 years of starting at RJA.
• 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 large, complex 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.
• Experience in managing a team, with strong line management skills.
• Skilled negotiator.
• Driving licence and own car. Willingness to travel to sites across the UK as required

The role

• Taking the lead on a range of construction projects and supervising the work of the Quantity Surveyors, 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.
• Acting as a line manager for your team, taking responsibility of HR requirements and expectations.
• 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 and wider group every opportunity including attendance and involvement at appropriate networking and marketing events.
• 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 Continuing Professional Development every year.