Associate Director (Quantity Surveying)

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers McHugh Recruitment is recruiting for an Associate Director (Surveyor) based in Preston. The role offers £75,000–£85,000 plus package and will involve managing larger projects, developing client relationships and leading business development within a growing independent consultancy.

The successful candidate will be MRICS, with a QS background, and will mentor junior staff while supporting the firm’s continued expansion across sectors including Commercial, Industrial and Education.

Qualifications

• MRICS essential.
• Experience as Associate Director or senior QS stepping into leadership.
• Ability to independently manage large projects.
• Strong client relationship skills and business development mindset.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for large projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Provide commercial and cost advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Own key client relationships and act as a senior point of contact.
• Develop existing clients and identify new business opportunities.
• Lead on business development and growth of the practice.
• Mentor junior staff and support their development.
• Provide oversight across the project portfolio and collaborate with Directors.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Business Development

Client Relationships

Mentoring

Education

MRICS

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Associate Director (Surveyor)

Office Location: Preston
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + package
Project Types: Commercial, Industrial, Retail, Education & Infrastructure
Project Values: £1m - £17m, Average £5m - £6m

About the business

We are working with an independent construction consultancy based in Preston who are looking to appoint an Associate Director to support the continued growth of the business.

The business works on behalf of clients across a range of sectors and is currently at an exciting stage of its growth. This is a senior position within the business, with responsibility for managing projects, developing client relationships, bringing in new business and supporting the development of the wider team.

There is also further progression available into Director and other senior leadership positions as the business continues to grow.

About you

• Experienced Associate Director or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step into an Associate Director position
• Proven ability to independently manage larger projects
• Confident managing key client relationships and acting as a senior point of contact
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of client-side Quantity Surveying
• Strong business development skills and a proven ability to develop new and existing client relationships
• Comfortable mentoring and managing junior members of the team
• Passionate about Quantity Surveying and committed to continued professional development
• MRICS essential
• BSc in Quantity Surveying preferred, although HND or equivalent qualifications will be considered
• Consultancy, main contractor or developer background considered
• Subcontractor background not suitable

Duties

• Take overall responsibility for larger projects from early feasibility and design stages through to completion
• Provide commercial and cost advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Take ownership of key client relationships and become a trusted point of contact
• Develop existing client relationships and identify opportunities for new business
• Lead on business development and contribute to winning new work
• Manage and mentor junior members of the team, supporting their professional development
• Provide guidance and oversight across the wider project portfolio
• Work closely with the Directors on the continued growth and development of the business
• Take an active role in shaping the future direction of the consultancy
• Progress towards a Director position and other senior leadership opportunities as the business grows