Associate Director (Quantity Surveying)

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Director (Quantity Surveying) Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (DOE & MRICS Status) Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director to join a leading cost consultancy with established offices across Central Scotland. Following continued growth and the successful award of several major frameworks and high-value projects, the consultancy is looking to strengthen its senior leadership team. The business delivers cost management services across commercial, infrastructure, public sector, residential and mixed-use developments, including major schemes valued in excess of £100million. This role offers the opportunity to lead the commercial delivery of flagship projects while playing a key role in business development, mentoring the next generation of surveyors, and supporting the strategic growth of the Edinburgh office. This position offers a clearly defined pathway towards Director and Equity Partner level for the right individual.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate or Associate Director level within a PQS consultancy
• MRICS Chartered status is essential (or willingness to complete APC within six months)
• Strong experience delivering high-value commercial, residential, public sector or infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to manage key client relationships and generate new business opportunities
• Experience mentoring junior surveyors and supporting APC candidates
• Strong commercial, financial and leadership skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for regional travel
• Stable employment history demonstrating leadership and long-term career progression

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (DOE & MRICS Status)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Clear progression pathway to Director and Equity Partner
• Glasgow city centre parking permit (circa £1,000 value) or mileage reimbursement
• Flexible public holidays
• Birthday leave
• Full APC and professional membership support
• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a highly respected consultancy
• Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management and successful delivery of major construction projects valued in excess of £100million
• Oversee full pre and post-contract quantity surveying services across a diverse project portfolio
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, consultants and stakeholders
• Drive business development, fee generation and the acquisition of new projects
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting APC candidates through to chartership
• Work closely with senior leadership to support the strategic growth of the business, particularly within the Edinburgh office
• Provide commercial leadership, technical guidance and quality assurance across multiple projects
• Represent the consultancy professionally at client meetings, networking events and industry functions