Associate Director (Quantity Surveying)

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parking permit or mileage

Birthday leave

APC and professional membership支持

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Glasgow is seeking an Associate Director (Quantity Surveying) to lead the commercial delivery of high-value projects and drive business growth across Central Scotland.

The role requires MRICS status, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor APC candidates. Hybrid working is available with clear progression toward Director and Equity Partner levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate or Associate Director level in a PQS consultancy.
• MRICS Chartered status or willingness to complete APC within six months.
• Strong experience delivering high-value commercial, residential, public sector or infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage key client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
• Experience mentoring junior surveyors and supporting APC candidates.
• Strong commercial, financial and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for regional travel.
• Stable employment history demonstrating leadership and long-term career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management and successful delivery of major construction projects valued in excess of £100 million
• Oversee full pre and post-contract quantity surveying services across a diverse project portfolio
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, consultants and stakeholders
• Drive business development, fee generation and the acquisition of new projects
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting APC candidates through to chartership
• Work closely with senior leadership to support the strategic growth of the business, particularly within the Edinburgh office
• Provide commercial leadership, technical guidance and quality assurance across multiple projects
• Represent the consultancy professionally at client meetings, networking events and industry functions

Skills

MRICS Chartered

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Mentoring juniors

Strategic growth

Project leadership

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director (Quantity Surveying)

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (DOE & MRICS Status)

Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director to join a leading cost consultancy with established offices across Central Scotland. Following continued growth and the successful award of several major frameworks and high-value projects, the consultancy is looking to strengthen its senior leadership team. The business delivers cost management services across commercial, infrastructure, public sector, residential and mixed-use developments, including major schemes valued in excess of £100 million. This role offers the opportunity to lead the commercial delivery of flagship projects while playing a key role in business development, mentoring the next generation of surveyors, and supporting the strategic growth of the Edinburgh office. This position offers a clearly defined pathway towards Director and Equity Partner level for the right individual.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate or Associate Director level within a PQS consultancy
• MRICS Chartered status is essential (or willingness to complete APC within six months)
• Strong experience delivering high-value commercial, residential, public sector or infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to manage key client relationships and generate new business opportunities
• Experience mentoring junior surveyors and supporting APC candidates
• Strong commercial, financial and leadership skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for regional travel
• Stable employment history demonstrating leadership and long-term career progression

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (DOE & MRICS Status)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Clear progression pathway to Director and Equity Partner
• Glasgow city centre parking permit (circa £1,000 value) or mileage reimbursement
• Flexible public holidays
• Birthday leave
• Full APC and professional membership support
• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a highly respected consultancy
• Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management and successful delivery of major construction projects valued in excess of £100 million
• Oversee full pre and post-contract quantity surveying services across a diverse project portfolio
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, consultants and stakeholders
• Drive business development, fee generation and the acquisition of new projects
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting APC candidates through to chartership
• Work closely with senior leadership to support the strategic growth of the business, particularly within the Edinburgh office
• Provide commercial leadership, technical guidance and quality assurance across multiple projects
• Represent the consultancy professionally at client meetings, networking events and industry functions