Director of Quantity Surveying

Director of Quantity Surveying – London

An established independent construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Director of Quantity Surveying to strengthen their London operation and take a leading role within their cost management service. Working across a varied portfolio of development and property projects, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Director of Quantity Surveying to combine project delivery, client management and wider business leadership.

The successful Director of Quantity Surveying will oversee major commissions from initial feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final account. Acting as a senior adviser to clients, the Director of Quantity Surveying will provide strategic commercial guidance while ensuring projects are delivered with strong financial control and a consistently high level of professional service.

Beyond individual commissions, the Director of Quantity Surveying will contribute to the continued development of the London team. This will include strengthening existing client relationships, generating new opportunities and supporting the development of more junior Quantity Surveyors. The position would suit a Director of Quantity Surveying who enjoys operating with autonomy and wants a genuine influence over the growth and direction of an independent consultancy.

Director of Quantity Surveying – Key Responsibilities:

• Leading significant cost management commissions through pre- and post-contract stages

• Overseeing cost plans, feasibility studies, estimates and procurement strategies

• Managing tender processes, valuations, change control and final accounts

• Providing strategic commercial and contractual advice to clients

• Developing senior relationships with developers, investors and project stakeholders

• Identifying new instructions and supporting business development activity

• Managing, mentoring and developing members of the Quantity Surveying team

• Maintaining commercial performance and quality standards across multiple commissions

Director of Quantity Surveying – Candidate Requirements:

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

• MRICS qualified

• Extensive UK PQS or construction consultancy experience

• Proven experience leading complex projects and senior client relationships

• Strong understanding of JCT contracts, procurement and cost management

• Demonstrable business development and work-winning capability

• Excellent leadership, commercial and communication skills

In Return:

• £95,000 – £115,000 per annum

• London-based senior leadership position

• Varied portfolio of professional construction projects

• Significant client and business development responsibility

• Opportunity to influence team growth and future strategy

• Long-term progression within an established independent consultancy

If you are a Director of Quantity Surveying considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.

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