New technical director appointed at Gateley RJA

Gateley RJA, the specialist quantity surveying, employer’s agent, project management and clerk of works arm of professional services group, Gateley, has strengthened its commercial team with the appointment of Harman Singh Barech as a technical director in Leicester.

Chartered surveyor, Barech, brings 17 years of quantity surveying, employer’s agent and project management experience to the team following roles with TSA Riley (formerly known as Henry Riley) and AtkinsRéalis (formerly known as Faithful + Gould) with experience in both the public and private sector. He also headed up the internal RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) programme at TSA Riley and has mentored and assessed RICS APC candidates on a national scale since 2018, as well as holding a chair role.

At Gateley RJA, Barech will be responsible for overseeing and developing technical output and client account management, as well as supporting the continued growth of the Leicester commercial team. His role will support director of commercial, Chris Clubb, as the consultancy continues to expand its commercial work across the healthcare, education, supported housing and insurance sectors to name a few.

Barech will also support Clubb in playing a key role in Gateley RJA’s internal APC programme as part of the consultancy’s commitment to developing its people.

On his appointment, Barech said: “Gateley RJA is going through a rapid period of expansion and it’s brilliant to be joining them at such an exciting time. The consultancy prides itself on both its culture, as well as the outstanding results it delivers for clients, and I’m looking forward to supporting this as we continue to develop the commercial offering.”

“We are seeing a significant uplift in instructions within the insurance sector, especially now we are part of the same Group as Gateley Smithers Purslow, as well as across the healthcare, education and supported housing sectors”, said Chris Clubb. “As a result, we are rapidly expanding so needed to create a new technical director role to oversee projects and support the development of our team. Harman has the perfect expertise both in terms of delivering projects, as well as training and management, and will be a brilliant addition.”

Gateley RJA is a chartered quantity surveying practice providing quantity surveying, employer’s agent and project management services nationally across a variety of property and construction projects. The consultancy advises on a wide range of residential development, commercial property and construction matters. It also has a dedicated clerk of works team strategically positioned to deliver quality inspection services on construction sites across the country.