Location: Bristol (office based in Clifton Village)
Position: Permanent / Full Time
Level: Senior / Deputy Lead
Salary: Competitive & Negotiable – dependent on experience
RPA Group Limited, headquartered in Cardiff, is expanding its services and seeking a Senior Project Manager / Employer’s Agent or Quantity Surveyor to join our Bristol office.
This is an exciting, permanent, full-time role offering development opportunities and potential for career progression within a dynamic and ambitious construction consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver construction projects from inception to completion.
- Act as Project Manager, Employer’s Agent, or Quantity Surveyor across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, education, and healthcare.
- Manage client relationships, serving as a trusted senior point of contact.
- Run projects independently, overseeing programmes, costs, risk, and contracts.
- Support the Director with team leadership, mentoring, and workload management.
- Assist with business development, fee proposals, and managing repeat client work.
- Ensure projects are delivered in line with RICS standards, best practice, and RPA quality procedures.
About You
Essential:
- Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience preferably in a consultancy environment.
- Proven ability to independently manage construction projects in the capacity of the senior project surveyor
- Strong experience founded as a Project Manager, Employer’s Agent, or Quantity Surveyor.
- Excellent client-facing, leadership, and communication skills.
- Commercially aware, with strong contractual and cost management skills and expertise.
- Excellent oral, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Full Driving License and access to a vehicle.
Desirable:
- Chartered (MRICS), or working towards chartership, or equivalent industry relevant qualification
- Proven experience supporting or deputising for senior leadership.
- Experience working across multiple sectors and procurement routes.
- Committed to mentoring junior staff and contributing to team development.
What We Offer
- Senior, trusted role within a well-established and growing consultancy.
- Opportunity to act as Deputy Lead for the Bristol office.
- Supportive leadership and a strong team culture.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and clear progression opportunities.
- Long-term career development in a RICS-accredited practice.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role to our Office Manager – Leanne.Shakespeare@rpagroup.co.uk
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