Associate / Director Quantity Surveyor
We are partnered with a well-established multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with over 20 years’ experience delivering high-value, complex built-environment projects across the UK. The business combines strategic planning, project & development management, and cost management expertise to support a broad range of clients through every stage of the development lifecycle. Their collaborative approach ensures clients receive clear, commercially astute advice on everything from large residential and co-living schemes to mixed-use regeneration, higher-education campuses, and luxury hotel developments.
The Opportunity
We are supporting the firm in its search for an experienced Associate / Director Quantity Surveyor to join the cost management team. This is a key client-facing role, ideal for someone who thrives on variety and complexity, with responsibility for leading cost strategy and commercial oversight across a range of high-profile projects.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and deliver comprehensive cost management services across a diverse portfolio of high-value projects, typically ranging from £10m to £200m+.
- Provide commercial insight and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle, including procurement strategy, risk management, cost planning, and final accounts.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, presenting findings and recommendations clearly and confidently.
- Work collaboratively with planning, project, and development management colleagues to ensure seamless delivery on multi-disciplinary schemes.
- Mentor and develop junior members of the cost team, shaping the next generation of talent.
Project Insight
The consultancy works on a variety of high-profile and complex assignments, including:
- Large-scale residential and mixed-use developments, including schemes valued at £85m to £200m, incorporating build-to-rent, co-living, and luxury branded hotels.
- High-end residential and co-living schemes up to 568 units, spanning multiple UK locations.
- Multi-unit build-to-rent projects, with values up to £85m, including schemes under development in Leeds, Liverpool, and Birmingham.
- Luxury hotel developments, including five-star schemes with integrated residential components.
- Strategic multi-scheme pipelines for repeat developers, delivering coordinated advice across several regional locations simultaneously.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Quantity Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent) with proven consultancy experience.
- Extensive experience managing high-value, complex projects from inception to completion.
- Strong knowledge of JCT, NEC, or bespoke contracts and commercial reporting.
- Expertise in cost planning, tender analysis, procurement, risk management, value engineering, and final account settlement.
- Excellent client-facing skills and ability to influence at senior/executive level.
- Leadership experience mentoring junior QS staff and managing multi-project teams.
- Strong commercial awareness, proactive problem-solving, and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary plus bonus and car allowance.
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
- Exposure to the UK’s most ambitious residential, BTR, co-living, and hotel developments.
- Opportunity for career progression to Associate or Director-level leadership roles.
Send your CV to freya.handley@vertical-recruitment.co.uk to apply or to find out more.
