Associate Director

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in West London is seeking an Associate Director / Projects Director of Quantity Surveying to lead a high-end residential portfolio. The role focuses on ownership of complex projects, client relationships, and strategic commercial guidance.

You will drive procurement strategies, supervise a QS team, and collaborate with Project Managers, Architects and Contractors. MRICS status is desirable, UK eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Strong QS background in construction consultancy.
• Experience delivering luxury or prime residential projects.
• Experience leading projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent client-facing and relationship management skills.
• Ambitious, proactive with increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery of high-end residential projects.
• Manage projects from feasibility to final account.
• Provide high-level cost advice and commercial support.
• Mentor and develop junior QS team members.
• Oversee procurement, tenders, and contractor negotiations.
• Manage budgets, cost reporting, and financial risk.
• Collaborate with project teams across lifecycle.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

High-end Residential

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring Junior QS

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

MRICS (Desirable)

Job description

Associate Director / Projects Director - Quantity Surveying

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step into an Associate Director or Projects Director position? Our client is a well-established and highly respected construction consultancy based in West London, specialising in the delivery of some of the capital's most prestigious high-end and luxury residential projects. They are now looking to appoint an ambitious and commercially astute Associate Director / Projects Director to play a key role in leading the Quantity Surveying function and delivering an impressive portfolio of high-value projects.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate or Associate Director who has a strong background within the high-end residential sector and is comfortable taking ownership of complex projects and client relationships.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the commercial delivery of high-end residential construction and refurbishment projects.
• Managing projects from early feasibility and cost planning through to final account.
• Providing high-level cost advice and strategic commercial support to clients.
• Leading and mentoring junior members of the Quantity Surveying team.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted commercial advisor.
• Overseeing procurement strategies, tender processes and contractor negotiations.
• Managing project budgets, cost reporting and financial risk.
• Taking responsibility for contract administration and commercial management.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Architects, Designers and Contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Playing an active role in the continued growth and development of the Quantity Surveying team and wider business.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A strong Quantity Surveying background within a construction consultancy.
• Significant experience delivering high-end, luxury or prime residential projects.
• Experience managing projects independently from inception through to completion.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and ambitious approach, with the ability to take on increasing responsibility.
• MRICS status would be highly desirable.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and highly regarded consultancy with an exceptional reputation in the prime residential market.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on some of London's most prestigious residential projects while taking on a senior leadership role within the business.

You will be joining a collaborative and ambitious team where your expertise will be valued, and there is genuine scope to influence the direction and continued growth of the Quantity Surveying function.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.