Associate Director

  • Brandon James Ltd
  • 05/10/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

A leading London cost consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Director Quantity Surveyor to join their senior team. The successful Associate Director Quantity Surveyor will lead major residential, commercial and mixed-use projects while playing a central role in winning new work and expanding the consultancy's client base.

The Associate Director Quantity Surveyor will combine project delivery with a strong commercial growth remit. Alongside overseeing key commissions, the Associate Director Quantity Surveyor will be expected to generate opportunities, convert relationships into instructions, lead bids and fee proposals, and strengthen the consultancy's position across the London property market.

This role would suit an Associate Director Quantity Surveyor with a strong network, a proven track record of work winning and the confidence to open doors with developers, investors and occupiers. The Associate Director Quantity Surveyor will also help shape sector strategy, mentor teams and contribute directly to revenue growth.

Associate Director Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities:

  • Winning new cost consultancy instructions across residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors

  • Developing and converting new client relationships into repeat business

  • Leading bids, fee proposals, interviews and competitive pitches

  • Identifying target clients, projects and market opportunities

  • Building a strong pipeline of new work across the London market

  • Leading major cost management commissions from feasibility through to final account

  • Managing senior client relationships and acting as a trusted commercial advisor

  • Managing and mentoring Quantity Surveyors across multiple commissions

  • Representing the consultancy at networking events, client meetings and industry functions

Associate Director Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements:

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline

  • MRICS qualified with significant post-chartership experience

  • Strong UK consultancy / PQS background

  • Proven track record of winning work and generating fee income

  • Established network across the London development and property market

  • Experience within residential, commercial and mixed-use projects

  • Strong understanding of client strategy, bid conversion and relationship management

  • Commercially confident with a clear focus on growth and profitability

  • Excellent presentation, negotiation and influencing skills

  • Experience leading teams and managing project profitability

  • Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and UK procurement routes

In Return:

  • £90,000 - £105,000 per annum

  • London-based senior leadership position

  • Major influence over new business and client growth

  • Opportunity to shape sector and work-winning strategy

  • High-profile residential, commercial and mixed-use project exposure

  • Scope to build and develop key client accounts

  • Opportunity to lead and grow an established team

  • Strong route towards Director-level progression

If you are an Associate Director Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.

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