Associate Director – London

Brandon James Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A property consultancy in West London is seeking an experienced Associate Director to oversee cost consultancy services across various sectors, including education and healthcare. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of consultancy experience, MRICS status, and a proven ability to manage teams and deliver projects. This role offers a salary range of £85,000 to £95,000, along with a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development and progression to Director level.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Supportive team culture

CPD opportunities

Leadership development

Opportunity to work with high-profile clients

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a consultancy.
• Broad sector experience including healthcare or commercial.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost consultancy services across capital projects.
• Lead cost planning, tendering, and final accounts.
• Drive procurement strategy and commercial guidance.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Client communication

Team management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

MRICS status

Job description

A well-established, forward-thinking property consultancy with a strong foothold in the public and commercial sectors is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their growing team in West London. With a focus on estates strategy, capital delivery, and long-term asset improvement programmes, this is a leadership role offering a blend of project delivery, client engagement, and team development.

The Associate Director will take responsibility for overseeing multiple projects across the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors, ensuring robust cost management, driving value, and maintaining excellent client relationships. The Associate Director position suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced consultancy environment, is commercially sharp, and enjoys mentoring junior surveyors while also remaining hands‑on with project delivery.

With a healthy project pipeline and national client base, this is an opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director to play a key role in shaping the future of a consultancy with a collaborative culture and clear route to Director‑level.

Associate Director – Key Responsibilities

• Deliver cost consultancy services across a range of capital projects
• Lead pre and post contract duties including cost planning, tendering, and final accounts
• Drive procurement strategy and provide commercial guidance to clients
• Manage client relationships and support business development efforts
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior team members
• Ensure projects are delivered to high standards, on time and within budget

Associate Director – Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related field
• MRICS status essential
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a consultancy
• Broad sector experience including education, healthcare (essential), or commercial preferred
• Strong commercial acumen and confident client communication
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and delivering multiple concurrent projects

In Return

• Salary of £85,000 – £95,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Supportive team culture with clear progression to Director level
• CPD opportunities and leadership development
• Opportunity to work with high-profile public and private clients

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.

01628 334720

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