Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the role

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor with team‑leading skills, dedicated to providing excellent service to join our growing and successful Project team.

We seek applications from experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors with 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 two years.

• Take the lead on a range of construction projects and supervise the work of Quantity Surveyors, Assistants and Trainees on the team.
• Act as the principal point of contact with the project client and other consultants on the design team.
• Act as a line manager for the team, managing HR requirements and expectations.
• Work independently and be responsible for the successful delivery of Gateley RJA’s QS/PM services on all projects.
• Take responsibility for allocated key client accounts, build relationships, ensure satisfaction and nurture new work opportunities.
• Train and assist others, including preparation and presentation of in‑house CPD events.
• Actively seek new project opportunities and promote the practice at networking and marketing events.
• Act as Employer’s Agent on Design and Build projects and Contract Administrator on Traditional projects.
• Follow the company Quality Environmental Management System in the delivery of all services.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, developing excellent time‑management strategies.
• Treat all clients to an exceptional level of service.
• Undertake a minimum of 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development each year.

• 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 two years of starting at RJA.
• Extensive experience running own projects, quantity surveying and/or project management from a consultancy background.
• Proficiency in measurement, ideally using CostX Measurement Software.
• Experience 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 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.