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Finance Director A fast-growing construction company based in Cambridge seeks to appoint a Finance Director to lead on all aspects of financial management and strategy. Led by a senior management team of experienced construction professionals, this principal contractor business has a robust order book for 2026, with a forecast turnover of 20 million plus. Specialising in the housing and care sectors for both public and private sector clients, projects currently cover the southeast and east of the country, with growth confidently expected into other regions. The Finance Director's role The successful Finance Director will work closely with the Managing Director and Board to shape financial strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, optimise cash flow and profitability, and provide strategic insight to drive business growth and sustainable expansion. Key areas of responsibility include: Financial Strategy and Planning Financial Management and Reporting Construction-Specific Financial Management Cash Flow and Working Capital Management Systems, Controls, and Compliance Leadership and Team Development This is a new position building on the existing structure of external accountancy services and in-house finance administration. As a new role, it offers the opportunity for the successful Finance Director to fully own and grow the function. The Finance Director The successful Finance Director will be a strategic thinker with commercial acumen and problem-solving skills. Leadership skills, adaptability, and attention to detail are also key. This is an ambitious, growing business so an understanding and judgement of risk/reward is required. Key criteria are: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience Proven experience at senior finance level within the construction, civil engineering, or contracting sector Demonstrable track record in managing finance functions for companies with turnover of 20 million or above Strong technical accounting knowledge with expertise in construction industry-specific accounting including revenue recognition (IFRS 15), contract accounting, and valuations Comprehensive understanding of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), payment regulations, and retentions management In addition, the following are desirable attributes: Experience in high-growth or start-up environments, ideally with involvement in scaling businesses from inception Experience with project accounting software systems (e.g., Coins, Sage 300 Construction, Conquest, or similar) Previous involvement in business development, mergers, acquisitions, or fundraising activities Experience in implementing financial systems and processes from scratch or during significant business transformation Knowledge of alternative funding mechanisms such as invoice discounting, supply chain finance, or project financing In Return? 80,000 - 120,000 depending on experience Performance-related bonus scheme Company pension scheme Company car or car allowance Private health insurance Professional development support including CPD and relevant training 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Flexibility for hybrid working once established If you are an experienced finance professional in the construction sector, based within commutable distance of Cambridge, please contact Tom Harrison at Foster & May for a confidential discussion about this role. Ref: TH589FD Finance Director / Financial Management / Senior Finance Manager / Construction / COINS / Cambridge

The Mechanical and Electrical Quantity Surveying Partner of a Central London Cost Management consultancy is seeking a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to strengthen his team. The Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor's Role The successful Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor will join a close-knit M&E team who support a team of 40+ quantity surveyors across an array of residential, commercial, and hotel projects. Alongside supporting the practice with their projects, the new Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor will run have his/her own projects to deliver which will involve: Technical Due Diligence Liaising with engineers Front end cost reporting Full cost plans Leading project team meetings The Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor MEP/M&E Quantity Surveying experience Worked for a consultancy / cost management practice MRICS or working towards Good pre contract experience Comfortable working in a small team In Return? 75,000 - 90,000 28 days annual leave + bank holidays Excellent pension contribution Private Healthcare APC training and costs Professional membership fees Social events Laptop / mobile Flexible working If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor / M&E Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveying / Quantity Surveyor / MEP Senior Cost Manager / Mechanical and Electrical

A unique and creative, cost and project management consultancy is seeking a smart and presentable Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their London office. The Graduate Quantity Surveyor's The successful Graduate Quantity Surveyor will work alongside a Project Director and Quantity Surveyor, supporting on the delivery of a large base-build, creative museum project in London. On the project, you will be involved across riba stages 1-7 and will be given project pre and post contract tasks. Alongside the above, the successful Graduate Quantity Surveyor will also assist on other quirky and interesting projects including commercial, heritage, theatres, galleries schemes. The Graduate Quantity Surveyor Completed a Quantity Surveying degree 6 months - 2 years Quantity Surveying experience Ideally worked within a PQS / Consultancy environment Bright, proactive, enthusiastic character In Return? 27,000 - 35,000 1 to 2 days WFH a week Professional membership fee Exceptional project portfolio Pension Mobile and laptop Summer and Christmas do Career development Healthcare If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Graduate Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Cost Manager / Graduate Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveying

A modern, expanding Cost and Project Management consultancy is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their new London offices, a short distance from the Ned. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor's role The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will join a growing team of 20+, split evenly between Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers, who are primarily working on residential projects with some industrial schemes thrown in. Day to day, the successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be carrying out pre and post contract services on a mixture of new build, high-rise, later living, build to rent and other residential schemes. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor Completed a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying Working towards becoming MRICS 1-2 years Quantity Surveying experience (post grad) Pre and post contract knowledge Residential project experience would be a plus Worked within a QS consultancy /PQS practice In Return? 35,000 - 45,000 25 days annual leave + bank holidays An array of social events APC support Professional fees Pension Flexible working Fast-paced career progression Healthcare Work phone and laptop Bonus scheme If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultant

A historic, Surrey based Quantity Surveying consultancy is seeking a competent, client facing Quantity Surveyor who would enjoy working for a local practice. The Quantity Surveyor's Role The successful Quantity Surveyor will be exposed to a variety of projects across the Southeast including an impressive portfolio of historic buildings, education, and private residential buildings. The successful Quantity Surveyor shall lead on certain projects, and also support the Associates and Partners on more complex scheme. The company also provides hands-on APC training, mentoring and support, whilst also offering the opportunity to progress to senior levels. The Quantity Surveyor Completed a Quantity Surveying degree 4+ years Quantity Surveying experience Pre and post contract knowledge Working towards MRICS (if not completed already) Car and driving licence Professional, well spoken, able to commute to the Surrey office In Return? 45,000 - 60,000 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension Healthcare Mobile Laptop APC training and mentoring Professional membership fees Travel expenses Good career progression If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager / Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultant

An expanding construction and property consultancy with a strong presence in the South, is seeking a professional Associate Quantity Surveyor to play a leading role within their Woking office. The Associate Quantity Surveyor's role The successful Associate Quantity Surveyor will take on a client-facing role, whilst delivering a broad range of projects on behalf of local authorities, developers, schools, healthcare and defence organisations. As well as providing pre and post contract services, the team are seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor who is willing to help develop the younger quantity surveyors and also get involved in business development activities. The Associate Quantity Surveyor Preferably MRICS or FRICS Several years PQS / consultancy experience A proven track record of managing clients Strong pre and post contract experience Comfortable managing multiple projects Mentoring / Management experience would be ideal Client facing and a willingness to get involved in winning work In Return? 75,000 - 85,000 Bonus 26 days annual leave + bank holidays Route to Director and further Pension Healthcare Work mobile and laptop Flexible working Avoid the London commute Social events throughout the year If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Associate Quantity Surveyor / Associate Director / Associate Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / MRICS / FRICS / Quantity Surveying

A growing, Cost & Project Management consultancy that delivers flagship healthcare projects, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor who is locally based to their Hertfordshire office. The Senior Quantity Surveyor's role The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work alongside a Director and small QS team in delivering important, and iconic healthcare projects including new theatres, major refurbishments, multi-story car parks and large-scale office relocations, with projects valuing up to 100m. The new Senior Quantity Surveyor will be based on site and from the company's office, interacting closely with the client, whilst also helping to support and mentor the junior quantity surveyors within the team. The Senior Quantity Surveyor 5+ years Quantity Surveying experience Healthcare project experience would be ideal MRICS or completed a Quantity Surveying degree Based within or local to Hertfordshire Able to run your own projects from inception to completion Worked within a PQS / Construction Consultancy practice In Return? 55,000 - 70,000 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays Annual leave increasing year by year Pension Private Healthcare Flexible working Professional membership fees Training and development opportunities Discretionary bonus Quarterly & seasonal staff socials Charity events / sponsorship If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: /573 Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager / Senior Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveying / Cost Management / MRICS / Project Manager

A close-knit Cost and Project Management consultancy in Sussex is seeking a personable Senior Quantity Surveyor with Project Management experience to join their expanding QS team. The Senior Quantity Surveyor's role The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be joining a supportive team with an enjoyable working culture and a diverse portfolio of projects which are based across the UK, mainly London and the South. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will undertake a hybrid QS/PM role, carrying out pre and post contract services across a mix of hospitality, leisure, commercial, and residential projects. The Senior Quantity Surveyor Ideally MRICS Completed a Quantity Surveying degree or similar 5+ years Quantity Surveying experience Working within a Construction Consultancy / PQS practice Good pre and post contract experience Proven ability to manage multiple projects Client facing In Return? 55,000 - 65,000 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Birthday off Flexible working Phone Laptop Professional membership fee APC training Pension Discretionary bonus Cycle to work scheme Relaxed office environment / culture If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Senior Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveying / Senior Cost Manager / Senior Cost Consultant

A Brighton based Quantity Surveying and Project Management consultancy with an established history, are seeking a Quantity Surveyor who would enjoy or has experience of carrying out a hybrid QS/PM role. The Quantity Surveyor's Role With several projects on the horizon, the directors are seeking a Quantity Surveyor who can pick up a job and provide pre and post contract services on fast paced leisure, hospitality, and commercial projects. The Quantity Surveyor Completed a Quantity Surveying/ RICS accredited degree Project Management experience UK cost consultancy / cost management experience Experience of delivering projects within the built environment Able to commute to Brighton Driving licence and car In Return? 45,000 - 55,000 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension contribution Mobile and laptop Discretionary bonus Professional RICS fees Career development Travel expenses / mileage Flexible working If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Quantity Surveying / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor

A personable and supportive Cost and Project Management consultancy are seeking a personable Graduate or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Hertfordshire office. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor's Role Working alongside a close knit Quantity Surveying team, the successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will work across a broad range of commercial projects including retail and unit fit outs, some new build, cut & curve, and roll outs. Alongside retail, the new Assistant Quantity Surveyor shall also be exposed to office, airport, and petrol station projects - all ideal for your APC diary. There is also the opportunity to get involved in Project Management, should that appeal! The Assistant Quantity Surveyor Completed a Quantity Surveying degree or undertaking a QS apprenticeship A minimum of 12 months Quantity Surveying experience Ideally experience within a construction consultancy / chartered surveying practice Hard working, professional, well spoken Driving licence In Return? 28,000 - 35,000 20 days annual leave + bank holidays Professional training courses RICS fees Internal APC support Summer and Christmas party Pension Flexible working Supportive working environment Mobile and laptop If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveying / Cost Manager / Graduate Quantity Surveyor

An ambitious Construction Consultancy that continues to grow is seeking an articulate and team-focused Quantity Surveyor for their Surrey office. The Quantity Surveyor's role The successful Quantity Surveyor will work alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Associate on high-end, super prime residential projects across the Southeast. The successful Quantity Surveyor will be involved in pre and post contract work including: preparing budgets and cost plans, managing the full tender process, administering contracts, and negotiating final accounts. The Quantity Surveyor 3+ years Quantity Surveying experience Completed a Quantity Surveying degree Working towards chartership Worked within a UK construction consultancy Able to commute to Southwest London/Surrey Residential or high end residential project experience In Return? 40,000 - 50,000 Pension Bonus Flexible working APC training and support Professional RICS fees Gym membership contribution 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Fast paced career progression If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: /539 Project Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveying / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

A global cost management consultancy is eager to add a MRICS Senior Quantity Surveyor with high-end residential (or residential / hotel) project experience to their quantity surveying team in central London. The Senior Quantity Surveyor's role The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working across a variety of top level, high-end residential projects primarily for private clients and corporations across the UK. There will also be some luxury hotel, high and mid-rise residential. The team are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor who has a proven ability to deliver and manage projects from inception to completion whilst working within a PQS / Construction Consultancy practice. The Senior Quantity Surveyor - Requirements Preferably MRICS Hold a Quantity Surveying degree or similar (if not MRICS) Ideally delivered high-end residential projects within a PQS environment Current or recent PQS / Cost Management experience Pre contract knowledge - must be strong Client facing High end residential or residential project experience In Return? 60,000 - 75,000 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Buy and sell holiday Private healthcare Enhanced maternity leave Pension contribution International opportunities Clear career pathway Work mobile and laptop If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Senior Cost Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor / MRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Project Surveyor / Senior Cost Consultant

An Oxford based, client focused Quantity Surveying consultancy are seeking an intelligent Quantity Surveyor as they expand their practice. The Quantity Surveyor's Role The successful Quantity Surveyor will work under the direction of 3 Partners, who you will support on a mixed bag of high end residential, schools, colleges, and commercial projects across the surrounding areas. The successful Quantity Surveyor shall have the chance to carry out a full cost management role (pre and post contract), whilst also liaising with clients, and receiving external APC support. The Quantity Surveyor 2+ year's Quantity Surveying experience Completed a Quantity Surveying degree Based in or around Oxford, and able to drive. PQS / Cost Consultancy background Pre and post cost management experience Comfortable working in a small team In Return? 35,000 - 45,000 APC support (internal and external support) Professional membership fees 24 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension Flexible working Long term - Equity in the business If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Quantity Surveyor / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Project Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor

An ambitious, and adaptable charted quantity surveying consultancy are seeking a proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor, or Associate Quantity Surveyor, to join their Head Office in Cambridgeshire. The Senior Quantity Surveyor's role The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be given the autonomy to deliver their own projects across the leisure, education, residential, and fit out sectors - including a mixture of new build and refurbishment, valuing up to 30m. Day to day, the successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved in: Cost planning Valuations Cost reports Negotiating with contractors EA/Contract Administration The Senior Quantity Surveyor Preferably MRICS Experience working within a construction consultancy / PQS practice Able to lead your own projects Strong pre and post contract experience Any Employers Agent experience would be a bonus Strong communication skills Comfortable working across different project sectors In Return? 65,000 - 70,000 28 days annual leave + bank holidays Bonus scheme Flexible working conditions Private healthcare Mobile phone Laptop Pension Clear route to Associate Professional membership fee If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Quantity Surveying / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager / Senior Cost Consultant / Associate Quantity Surveyor / Associate Director / Quantity Surveyor

A modern and innovative Quantity Surveying consultancy are seeking a confident Project Quantity Surveyor eager to work on a broad range of top projects independently. The Project Quantity Surveyor's Role Based in London, the successful Project Quantity Surveyor will join a team of 9 who are currently working on a mixture of commercial ( 60M scheme), school (post contract), hotel, and high end residential projects. The Project Quantity Surveyor will deliver pre and post cost management services, work closely with clients, and the Directors of the consultancy. The Project Quantity Surveyor Graduated with a Quantity Surveying (or similar) degree 3+ years Quantity Surveying experience Cost Management / Consultancy background Pre and post contract experience Well spoken Able to adapt to different project sectors In Return? 45,000 - 60,000 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 4 days in the office, 1 from home Clear, defined pathway for promotion APC support Pension contribution Work phone and laptop Professional membership fee Bonus scheme If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Project Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager / Quantity Surveying / Project Surveyor / Cost Consultant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

The Partners of a global Cost Consultancy are seeking a client facing Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor with data centre expertise as they grow their London office. The Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor's Role The new Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor shall play a leading role across a variety of data centre projects, where you will the lead Quantity Surveyor, manage a quantity surveying team, and also act as a key client contact. The Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor Data Centre experience MRICS or hold a construction related degree Pre and post contract experience FIDIC and OFCO experience is highly sought after Any MEP experience would be beneficial Client facing Good management skills In Return? 90,000 - 110,000 27 days annual leave + bank holidays Route to Director Bonus scheme Child care support Flexible / Agile working Health and wellbeing allowance Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Pension Season ticket loan RICS subscription fees Early Friday finish Ride to work scheme Array of social events throughout the year If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Senior Associate Cost Manager / Senior Associate Quantity Surveyor / Senior Associate Cost Consultant / Associate Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveying / Associate Director

A Hampshire based, Cost and Project Management consultancy are seeking a reliable, Project Quantity Surveyor as they grow their quantity surveying team. The Project Quantity Surveyor's role The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will be working on multi-million pound projects across a variety of sectors including heritage, residential, hotels, arts, commercial and more. Day to day, the Project Quantity Surveyor will provide a full cost management service including preparing BoQ, cost plans, cost reports, agreeing final accounts etc. Role: Project Quantity Surveyor Location: Winchester, Hampshire Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 plus package and hybrid working If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Project Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager / Project Surveyor / Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveying

A specialist-chartered quantity surveying consultancy in central London are seeking an articulate Quantity Surveyor who would enjoy a client facing role, working across high-end projects for private clients. The Quantity Surveyor's Role Joining a team of 15+ quantity surveyors, the new Quantity Surveyor shall support the Partners in delivering an impressive array of high end residential, hotel, and mixed-use schemes across the City. The successful Quantity Surveyor will gain experience across the full construction/project life cycle, providing a full cost management role as well as acting as an employer's agent/contract administrator on occasion. The Quantity Surveyor BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying Minimum of 3 years quantity surveying experience Experience of working for a cost consultancy / PQS practice Working towards MRICS Happy to commute into London Well spoken, intelligent, professional In Return? 45,000 - 55,000 Life assurance Pension Health insurance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Company phone Annual season ticket loan Eye care scheme Professional membership costs Training at all levels Good career prospects If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May. Ref: Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Employers Agent / Project Manager / Quantity Surveying / Project Quantity Surveyor

An expanding QS team situated within a multi-disc construction consultancy is looking to add a reliable Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working across a nice range of projects from an open-planned, and sociable London office. The Quantity Surveyor's Role The successful Quantity Surveyor will alongside a Director and Associate in delivering pre and post contract services on a mixture of housing, residential school, and commercial projects. Day to day, the successful Quantity Surveyor will be involved in cost reporting, cost planning, carrying out on-site valuations, chairing meetings, contract administration, and more. The Quantity Surveyor Completed a Quantity Surveying Minimum of 3 years quantity surveying experience UK Cost consultancy / cost management work history Good pre and post contract knowledge Any Employers Agent experience would be a plus, but not essential In Return? 45,000 - 55,000 Hybrid working Charity events Professional RICS fee Pension Healthcare 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas shut down Mobile and laptop Pay review annually If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your careers opportunities, please contact Daniel Foster at Foster & May Ref: Intermediate Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager / Quantity Surveying / Employers Agent / Cost Consultant

Monitoring Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor An established UK wide, chartered construction consultancy with a strong APC programme is seeking a Monitoring Surveyor (QS) with a keen eye for detail to support their very busy surveying team in Bristol. The Monitoring Surveyor's role Working closely alongside a director, the successful Monitoring Surveyor will carry out work across an array of different projects including residential, hotels, commercial, industrial, and care homes/healthcare. Day to day, the successful Monitoring Surveyor will be involved in attending site and reporting on progress, analysing management accounts and cashflow projects, anticipating final costs and more. The Monitoring Surveyor Completed a RICS accredited degree Monitoring or Fund Monitoring experience MRICS or working towards Driving licence and car Based in the Southeast Pre and post contract knowledge Strong communication skills In Return? 40,000 - 50,000 Travel expenses (45p a mile) 28 days annual leave + bank holidays Flexible working Life assurance Income protection Pension Excellent APC support Professional membership fee and training costs Social and sporting events throughout the year Strong career progression If you are a Quantity Surveyor or Monitoring Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Tom Harrison at Foster & May. Ref: TH529 Surveying / Monitoring Surveyor / Bank Monitoring / Fund Monitoring / Quantity Surveying / Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor / Bristol