Associate Director (Quantity Surveying)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parking permit

Mileage reimbursement

Birthday leave

APC support

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking an Associate Director (Quantity Surveying) to join a leading cost consultancy with offices across Central Scotland. You will lead commercial delivery on flagship projects, mentor surveyors and drive growth for the Edinburgh office.

Hybrid working options support a balanced schedule with travel across Scotland. The role offers progression toward Director/Equity Partner with a strong focus on business development and leadership.

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartered status is essential (or APC started with a six‑month deadline).
• Experience delivering high‑value commercial, residential, public sector or infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage key client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
• 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 projects valued in excess of £100million.
• Oversee full pre‑ and post‑contract quantity surveying services across a diverse 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 to chartership.
• Support the Edinburgh office's strategic growth with leadership input.
• Provide commercial leadership, technical guidance and quality assurance across projects.
• Represent the consultancy professionally at client meetings, networking events and industry functions.

Skills

MRICS Chartered

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationships

Mentoring APC

Strategic Thinking

Job description

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 £100million. 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 or Edinburgh 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 £100million
• 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