Associate Director, Quantity Surveying & Client Leadership

Vertical Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Recruitment in Manchester is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Project Director Quantity Surveyor to lead a senior cost management team across Manchester, Liverpool and the North West. You will drive delivery, strengthen client relationships and shape the growth of the regional business while mentoring the Cost Management team.

The role blends client-facing leadership with strategic oversight, from project delivery to business development, across a varied portfolio of

Qualifications

• A strong consultancy Quantity Surveying / Cost Management background.
• Experience at Associate, Associate Director or Project Director level.
• MRICS or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Track record across commercial property or related sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project and fee performance.
• Interest in business development and growing client accounts.
• Confidence to represent the business with senior clients and within the wider North West market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major Quantity Surveying and Cost Management commissions.
• Manage and develop key client relationships across the North West.
• Provide senior commercial and strategic advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead, mentor and develop members of the Manchester Cost Management team.
• Support the continued growth and development of the regional business.
• Identify opportunities within existing client accounts and develop new relationships.
• Take an active role in business development, networking and work winning.
• Oversee project commercial performance, fees and profitability.
• Maintain high standards of service delivery and client satisfaction.

Skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Relationship management

Business development

People development

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

Vertical Recruitment in Manchester is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Project Director Quantity Surveyor to lead a senior cost management team across Manchester, Liverpool and the North West. You will drive delivery, strengthen client relationships and shape the growth of the regional business while mentoring the Cost Management team.

The role blends client-facing leadership with strategic oversight, from project delivery to business development, across a varied portfolio of