Associate Director - Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

We are currently working in partnership with a well-established construction consultancy to appoint an experienced Associate Director / Director – Quantity Surveying / Cost Management to join their Cambridge office.

This is a senior leadership position within a highly respected cost and commercial function, supporting a strong pipeline of technically complex and high-value projects across the life sciences, R&D, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors.

The Role

You will take a leading role within the business, responsible for:

* Leading the successful delivery of major projects from early-stage feasibility through to final account

* Managing a small team of quantity surveying / cost professionals and Project Managers

* Providing strategic commercial and cost advice to key clients

* Managing and developing senior QS and cost management professionals

* Leading client relationships at senior and repeat business level

* Supporting regional growth and contributing to wider business strategy

* Ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality commercial outcomes

About You

We are seeking an established senior cost professional who can operate at Associate Director / Director level, likely with:

* MRICS or equivalent professional qualification

* Strong consultancy background in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

* Proven experience delivering complex UK construction projects

* Demonstrable leadership and client-facing capability

* Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence at senior level

The Opportunity

* Senior leadership role within a highly regarded consultancy

* Strong pipeline of secured, high-profile work

* Competitive salary with an enhanced bonus structure

* Clear progression into broader leadership responsibility

* Flexible and modern working culture

Next Steps

This is a confidential search. If you are open to a discreet conversation, we would be pleased to share further detail and explore whether it aligns with your longer-term career plans
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed