Associate Director QS

Gold Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction consultancy in Kent is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Quantity Surveyor. This senior role involves leading a portfolio of projects, mentoring a small team, and providing strong cost management services. The ideal candidate has MRICS status and a proven track record in construction consultancy. Competitive salary of £70,000 - £90,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Twice yearly bonus

Employee Ownership Trust

Qualifications

• Proven experience running projects full life cycle within a construction consultancy environment.
• Leadership ability, with experience mentoring junior surveyors.
• Commercially focused with the credibility to win repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of construction projects across the South East from feasibility to final account.
• Oversee and mentor a small team of surveyors.
• Support the Director of Quantity Surveying with department operations.

Skills

Cost planning

Commercial management

Client liaison

Leadership

Project management

Education

MRICS or equivalent Chartered Quantity Surveyor status

Job description

Overview

Associate Director - Quantity Surveyor Kent

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + pension, private healthcare, bonus, 25 days leave + bank holidays and paid professional fees

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director (Quantity Surveyor) to join a growing construction consultancy in Kent. This is a senior appointment, ideal for a Quantity Surveyor looking to step up or an Associate already leading projects and teams. Our client has a proven track record of delivering projects across a wide range of sectors from commercial and high end residential through to industrial units, schools, colleges, universities and healthcare.

The Role

As Associate Director (QS), you will:

• Lead a portfolio of construction projects across the South East, from feasibility through to final account.
• Operate with a high degree of independence, while overseeing and mentoring a small team of surveyors.
• Support the Director of Quantity Surveying with the general running of the department and the growth of the business.
• Act as the key client contact, representing the consultancy in larger multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide strong cost planning and cost management services, ensuring value and commercial control.
• Support business development - candidates at the upper end of the salary bracket (£90k) will need to demonstrate a track record of securing or winning new work.

Candidate Requirements

• MRICS or equivalent Chartered Quantity Surveyor status.
• Proven experience running projects full life cycle within a construction consultancy environment.
• Strong skills in cost planning, commercial management, and client liaison.
• Leadership ability, with experience mentoring junior surveyors.
• Commercially focused with the credibility to win repeat business and develop new opportunities.

Benefits

• Excellent career progression with the opportunity to join their Senior Management Team
• Starting salary of £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience and work-winning capability.
• Twice yearly bonus, private pension contributions, private healthcare, paid professional fees, and generous holiday allowance.
• Part of an Employee Ownership Trust, giving you a personal stake in the success of the consultancy.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate Director to join a respected consultancy in Kent and take full ownership of project delivery. They can offer an excellent work life balance, exposure to a wide array of exciting projects and clients and a structured career path that begins on day 1. Apply now or get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today for a confidential discussion.

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