Associate Director

Brandon James; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team based in Chorley. This senior management role offers a hybrid working environment and focuses on delivering infrastructure projects while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, chartered status, and proven experience in infrastructure project delivery. The position includes a competitive salary package and benefits like health insurance and a generous pension plan.

Benefits

65,000 - 80,000+

25 Days holiday + Bank holidays

Health insurance

Hybrid working

Generous Pension Plan

Life assurance

Car allowance

Flexible working conditions

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects such as highways, utilities, and energy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple infrastructure schemes.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Manage pre- and post-contract activities.
• Provide contractual advice and lead cost management.

Skills

Strong leadership and mentoring skills

Excellent communication and client-facing skills

In-depth understanding of NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Chartered status with RICS (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

A leading UK construction and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team based in Chorley. This is a senior management position offering hybrid working and a long‑term opportunity within a business known for its strong pipeline of infrastructure work across highways, utilities, and public sector frameworks.

Responsibilities

The successful Associate Director Quantity Surveyor will play a key leadership role within the commercial team, overseeing the delivery of multiple infrastructure schemes while mentoring and developing junior staff. This is a pivotal position that combines team leadership, client interface, and strategic input across the business. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the Associate Director Quantity Surveyor will manage and support pre‑ and post‑contract activities, provide contractual advice, and take the lead on cost management and reporting across key projects.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Chartered status with RICS (or equivalent professional body)
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects (e.g. highways, utilities, energy)
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• In‑depth understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills

Benefits

• 65,000 - 80,000+
• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• APC Programme
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work‑life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme

If you are a Graduate Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James. (phone number removed)