Director of Quantity Surveying

Brandon James

A leading multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy is seeking a Director of Quantity Surveying to join their Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Director of Quantity Surveying to take a strategic leadership role while delivering major projects through established public sector frameworks. The consultancy is also open to an ambitious Associate Director or Associate Quantity Surveyor ready to step up into a Director of Quantity Surveying position.

With a strong national presence and an excellent reputation for providing cost management, project management and building consultancy services, this consultancy delivers projects across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial offices, residential developments and wider public sector schemes.

The Director of Quantity Surveying

The successful Director of Quantity Surveying will take a senior leadership position within the Manchester office, overseeing project delivery while supporting the continued growth of the regional team. The Director of Quantity Surveying will lead cost management services across a range of public sector framework projects while maintaining strong client relationships.

The right candidate will combine strategic leadership with hands-on project involvement, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest commercial and professional standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff
Delivering full pre- and post-contract cost management services
Acting as a senior client contact across major public sector framework projects
Supporting business development and contributing to office growth
Providing commercial oversight across multiple projects
Ensuring high-quality delivery across all cost management services

Requirements

To be considered for this Director of Quantity Surveying position, candidates should have:

Proven experience operating as a Director of Quantity Surveying, Associate Director, or Associate Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment
Experience delivering projects within the public sector or through framework agreements
Strong leadership, team management and client-facing skills
A degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
MRICS status ideally, although not essential
A strong understanding of UK construction contracts such as JCT

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Director of Quantity Surveying to join a highly respected consultancy and play a key role in delivering major public sector projects while helping to lead and grow a successful Manchester team.

What's in it for you?

£80,000 – £100,000+
28 Days holiday + Bank holidays
Health insurance
Hybrid working
Generous Pension Plan
Life assurance
Mobile and Laptop
Car allowance
Regular socials
Cycle to work scheme
Supportive culture
Flexible working conditions
Great work-life balance
Income protection
Internal training programmes
Death in Service contribution
Health & Wellness programmeIf you are a Director or Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.

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