Senior Quantity Surveyor / Associate Director

Associate Director / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Manchester or Warrington
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Join a Growing Construction Consultancy Acting on Behalf of the Client

Our client is a well-established SME construction consultancy providing Cost Management, Project Management and Design Consultancy services across the UK. Working exclusively on behalf of end-user clients rather than main contractors, they deliver commercially focused advice and project leadership across a diverse portfolio of industrial, logistics, commercial and mixed-use developments.

With a team of approximately 50 professionals across the North West, including Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Architects and Interior Designers, they offer a collaborative environment where everyone contributes to project success.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint either a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an Associate Director to support their expanding client base and project portfolio.

The Opportunity

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced consultancy-side Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing business where they can play a key role in project delivery, client management and future growth.

You will work across multiple projects simultaneously, supporting a range of logistics, industrial and commercial clients while providing expert commercial and cost management services from project inception through to completion.

For Associate Director level candidates, there is a clear route to further leadership responsibility, including team development, client ownership and business growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Deliver cost management services across multiple construction projects.
• Support pre-construction activities including procurement, tendering and cost planning.
• Manage project costs, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Administer and manage JCT contracts.
• Provide commercial advice directly to client-side stakeholders.
• Work independently across 2-3 projects simultaneously.
• Assist with tender preparation and contractor selection.
• Support and mentor junior surveyors where appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Associate Director

In addition to the above, you will:

• Lead cost planning and commercial strategy across key projects.
• Act as Employer's Agent on selected schemes.
• Take ownership of key client relationships and project accounts.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead procurement, tendering and contract administration activities.
• Manage project profitability, fee recovery and commercial performance.
• Mentor and develop Quantity Surveyors within the business.
• Contribute to business development activities and help expand the consultancy's client base.
• Work closely with senior leadership on business growth initiatives.
• Build a strong future project pipeline and identify new fee opportunities.

What Success Looks Like Within Your First 6-12 Months

Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Successfully manage a portfolio of projects independently.
• Deliver strong commercial and technical outcomes.
• Achieve excellent client satisfaction and fee recovery.
• Support junior team members and contribute to team performance.
• Identify opportunities for additional work within existing client accounts.

Associate Director

• Take ownership of key client relationships.
• Generate and secure new and repeat business opportunities.
• Strengthen the consultancy's project pipeline.
• Improve profitability across accounts and projects.
• Establish a clear pathway towards Director-level responsibility.

About You Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience operating as a fully-fledged Quantity Surveyor.
• Consultancy-side experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of cost management, commercial management and reporting.
• Experience managing budgets and pre-construction activities.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience working directly with end-user clients.

Additional Requirements for Associate Director Level

• Extensive UK consultancy experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate Director level.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong commercial and strategic planning ability.
• Employer's Agent experience desirable.
• Demonstrable track record of managing key client relationships.
• Experience contributing to business development and company growth.
• MRICS Chartered status (or equivalent) preferred.

Why Join this company?

• Genuine opportunity to influence a growing consultancy.
• Work directly with clients rather than contractors.
• Varied project portfolio across industrial, logistics and commercial sectors.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Exposure to high-profile projects and key client relationships.
• Manchester and Warrington office locations.
• Opportunity to contribute to the future growth of the business.

Apply Now

If you're a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge, or an ambitious Associate Director seeking a platform to lead, influence and grow a business, we'd love to hear from you.