Associate Director

Blue Diamond Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Diamond Recruitment is partnering with an established building consultancy expanding its Midlands operation. The Associate Director will lead from Birmingham, manage a team of surveyors and act as a key driver for client relationships and project delivery.

The role offers ownership, strategic influence and potential equity prospects as the business scales in the Midlands. Experience across QS/Employer's Agent/PM is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent, or Project Management within a building consultancy.
• Experience leading teams and developing client relationships.
• Commercial awareness with fees, profitability and business development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver quantity surveying, employer's agent and related consultancy services.
• Lead project delivery, mentor teams and ensure high-quality technical outcomes.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to strategic growth and bids.
• Manage procurement strategies, tenders, contracts and project reporting.
• Support firm governance, KPI tracking and professional accreditations.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Employer's Agent

Project Management

Leadership

Job description

Blue Diamond Recruitment is exclusively partnering with an established building consultancy specialising in building cost management and project services, which is looking to expand its presence across the Midlands.

With an office base already established in Birmingham, three to four projects secured and a strong pipeline of opportunities, the business is looking to appoint an ambitious Associate Director to take a leading role in developing and growing its regional operation.

The business works across a number of established frameworks with Registered Providers and has the foundations in place to expand quickly. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent, Project Management or a similar discipline to join at an exciting stage of its growth.

Reporting directly to the main board, you will have the opportunity to lead from the front, develop client relationships, oversee project delivery and build a team around you. The longer term ambition is to provide a direct route to Director, with the potential to progress into an equity position and become a shareholder in the business.

This is much more than a traditional Associate Director appointment. It offers the opportunity to take ownership of an operation, influence business strategy and play a significant part in its future success.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Technical Services

• Oversee and deliver a range of Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent and associated project consultancy services.
• Manage projects independently, ensuring high standards of technical delivery and client satisfaction.
• Oversee cost estimates, cost plans, cash flow forecasts, risk assessments, value management and cost control.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies, tendering, contract negotiations and project delivery.
• Manage tender analysis, contract administration, project reporting and commercial matters.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with client appointments, project briefs and relevant frameworks.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Surveyors, Senior Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and junior professionals.
• Delegate workloads, monitor performance and maintain quality standards across project delivery.
• Provide mentoring, training and ongoing professional development.
• Conduct regular team meetings, appraisals and performance reviews.
• Support recruitment, inductions and the development of training plans.
• Create a positive team environment where people support one another and are encouraged to progress.

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, particularly Registered Providers and residential sector clients.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, contributing to framework bids, tenders and proposals.
• Promote the consultancy's services and raise its profile across the Midlands.
• Agree fees and appointments in consultation with the Directors.
• Work closely with the board on business strategy, financial performance, resource planning and future growth.
• Contribute to management meetings, business planning and the ongoing development of the practice.

Practice Management

• Assist with the management and improvement of business systems, processes and operational procedures.
• Contribute to fee forecasting, KPI reporting, quality management and client monitoring.
• Support relevant professional and business accreditations, including RICS and ISO 9001.
• Take ownership of initiatives that improve the performance and long‑term success of the business.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious and commercially minded professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and play a significant role in growing a business.

You may currently be working as an Associate Director, Associate, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Employer's Agent, Project Manager or Senior Surveyor.

You will ideally have:

• A strong background in Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent, Project Management or a related building consultancy discipline.
• Experience working within the residential sector, ideally with Registered Providers or affordable housing clients.
• A good network of industry contacts and the confidence to develop new client relationships.
• Experience managing projects, coordinating teams and delivering a high-quality service.
• Previous experience mentoring or managing other professionals.
• A commercially aware approach, with an understanding of fees, profitability and business development.
• The confidence and personality to lead from the front and represent the business externally.
• Ambition, drive and a genuine desire to help grow and develop a regional operation.

RICS Chartered Membership would be advantageous.

Offering a competitive salary in the region of £75,000 plus bonus, healthcare, pension, flexibility, a guaranteed pipeline of work, direct exposure to the main board and excellent career progression.

The business has the foundations, client relationships and secured workload to support its Midlands expansion. What it now needs is the right person to take ownership, build relationships and help drive the next stage of growth.

You'll be joining a friendly, professional and supportive team where people look after one another, with the flexibility to make the role your own and the opportunity to influence the future direction of the business.

This is an exclusive opportunity being managed by Blue Diamond Recruitment.

Blue Diamond Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.