Associate Director – Quantity Surveying / Cost Management
We are currently working in partnership with a well-established construction consultancy to appoint an experienced Associate Director / Director – Quantity Surveying / Cost Management to join their Cambridge office.
This is a senior leadership position within a highly respected cost and commercial function, supporting a strong pipeline of technically complex and high-value projects across the life sciences, R&D, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors.
The Role
You will take a leading role within the business, responsible for:
* Leading the successful delivery of major projects from early-stage feasibility through to final account
* Managing a small team of quantity surveying / cost professionals and Project Managers
* Providing strategic commercial and cost advice to key clients
* Managing and developing senior QS and cost management professionals
* Leading client relationships at senior and repeat business level
* Supporting regional growth and contributing to wider business strategy
* Ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality commercial outcomes
About You
We are seeking an established senior cost professional who can operate at Associate Director / Director level, likely with:
* MRICS or equivalent professional qualification
* Strong consultancy background in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management
* Proven experience delivering complex UK construction projects
* Demonstrable leadership and client-facing capability
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence at senior level
The Opportunity
* Senior leadership role within a highly regarded consultancy
* Strong pipeline of secured, high-profile work
* Competitive salary with an enhanced bonus structure
* Clear progression into broader leadership responsibility
* Flexible and modern working culture
Next Steps
This is a confidential search. If you are open to a discreet conversation, we would be pleased to share further detail and explore whether it aligns with your longer-term career plans