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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 cost and project management team in Manchester. We are seeking applications from experienced Employers’ Agents 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’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 Team
Gateley Vinden is a property and construction consultancy that helps clients across the built environment to maximise the value of their development projects, built assets, and construction businesses and funds. They offer a wide range of services, including dispute management, quantity surveying, project management, fund monitoring, building surveying, corporate services. Their team has extensive experience in various sectors such as residential, education, affordable housing, industrial, office, retail, health, and hotels/leisure. Gateley Vinden is committed to delivering results that delight their clients, inspire their people, and support their communities. They pride themselves on providing creative, straightforward advice and building long‑lasting relationships with their clients alongside a committed and welcoming environment for their employees.
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.
* 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.
About Us
With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus. In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent). Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance.
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.
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