Associate Director

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

Job summary

A leading UK construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director Quantity Surveyor. This pivotal role involves overseeing multiple infrastructure projects while mentoring staff. Candidates need a degree in Quantity Surveying and Chartered status with RICS. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and extensive benefits including health insurance and a generous pension plan.

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

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Chartered status with RICS (or equivalent).
• Proven experience with infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• In-depth understanding of NEC contracts.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership skills

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered status with RICS

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

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.

Associate Director Quantity Surveyor

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 Associate Director Quantity Surveyor 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.

This well‑established consultancy prides itself on its commitment to staff development and a collaborative working culture. The Associate Director Quantity Surveyor role offers a clear route to further progression and the chance to influence business operations at a strategic level.

Associate Director Quantity Surveyor candidates will need:

• 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

What's in it for you?

• £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.

01628 334 719

Reference #DJ1064

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