Job Description
This role is a senior-level position within a multidisciplinary consultancy, combining technical expertise in cost management and project delivery with a strong focus on driving new business growth. You will lead the full financial lifecycle of complex UK construction schemes, from initial feasibility and tendering to final account negotiation, while mentoring teams and managing strategic client relationships.
Client Details
Our client is a distinguished, multidisciplinary consultancy with a national footprint, renowned for providing comprehensive cost management, project controls, and strategic advisory services. They support a wide-reaching portfolio of developments, ranging from large-scale infrastructure to high-end commercial and residential assets.
As the firm continues its strategic expansion, they are looking for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate Director to bridge the gap between technical cost management and business growth. The consultancy prides itself on a collaborative ecosystem, integrating cost experts with project managers and engineers to provide a seamless service throughout the project lifecycle.
The organisation champions a modern, flexible working culture, offering a balance of remote autonomy and access to regional hubs in major UK cities. This role is designed for a professional who thrives in a high-pressure environment and is looking to combine technical excellence with a leadership and business development mandate.
Description
- Lead the financial delivery of complex construction schemes, ensuring all projects are completed within budget and to the highest quality standards.
- Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies and initial cost assessments to vet and initiate new development opportunities.
- Prepare detailed tender packages, contracts, and bills of quantities to support procurement activities.
- Calculate precise requirements for materials, labour, and timeframes to map out accurate project timelines.
- Manage risk and value engineering initiatives to optimise client investment and project outcomes.
- Oversee subcontractor accounts, including the valuation of work for payments and final account negotiations.
- Drive business development by identifying new leads, securing project funding, and leveraging industry relationships.
- Act as a senior advisor on claims, disputes, and contractual issues, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
- Analyse project outcomes and provide transparent budget and progress reports to key stakeholders.
- Mentor and motivate project teams, fostering a culture of initiative, resilience, and commercial awareness.
Profile
- A minimum of 5 years' experience within a construction consultancy or client-side environment.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
- Professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is essential.
- Exceptional numerical and data analysis skills, with proficiency in measurement and surveying software.
- Strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to lead teams through complex engineering and construction principles.
- Outstanding interpersonal talents, capable of negotiating contracts and building lasting client relationships.
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to thrive under pressure and take the initiative on major schemes.
- Advanced IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and industry-standard cost management tools.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to senior-level experience.
- Modern, flexible working model with full remote capabilities and access to major UK office hubs.
- High-level responsibility combining technical cost management with strategic business development.
- A collaborative environment supported by a full suite of in-house technical specialists.
- Clear career progression within an expanding consultancy that values leadership and innovation.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-value projects across multiple sectors.
