Associate Director – Quantity Surveying – Full Time – Cambridge

Catering; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Consultancy is seeking an Associate Director – Quantity Surveying to lead high-profile Residential sector projects from feasibility through handover, with a strong focus on client satisfaction and mentoring junior staff.

In this permanent role you will act as a senior member of the team, delivering advanced cost planning, contract administration (JCT/DB), S106 management, and IRR-driven commercial frameworks for investment partners.

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartership preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Residential sector experience desirable.
• Senior level experience in private practice or cost consultancy.
• Strong client-facing and meeting leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile Residential sector projects from feasibility to handover.
• Conduct comprehensive quantity surveying and contract administration (JCT/DB).
• Manage Section 106 contributions and viability assessments; ensure timely payments.
• Develop cash flow models for IRR; draft commercial frameworks for risk sharing.
• Primary client contact; mentor junior surveyors and trainees.

Skills

MRICS desirable

Client leadership

Mentoring

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Associate Director – Quantity Surveying

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1314

Location: Cambridge (+ flexible working)

Salary: c£80k-£90k (DOE) basic plus competitive benefits package

Company & Project:

A highly-regarded multi-disciplinary consultancy on the outskirts of Cambridge with a reputation in the local area which spans decades. The business combines deep-rooted heritage in the Cambridgeshire market with a robust future focused on innovation.

Their Cambridgeshire office is currently recruiting for an Associate Director level Quantity Surveyor to join their Residential sector team. This position is to be a key member of the senior team, mentoring other surveyors and trainees.

With one of the highest staff retention rates in the local area and a team of 15+ quantity surveyors, this consultancy is renowned for internal promotion; many of the current leadership team began their journey here as trainees, proving their commitment to long-term career investment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Take full ownership of high-profile Residential sector projects (values c£5m-£40m+) from initial feasibility through to final handover.
• Execute comprehensive quantity surveying and employer’s agent duties, including sophisticated cost planning, pre-contract tenders, and expert contract administration (predominantly JCT and Design & Build).
• Managing Section 106 (S106) agreements: Quantify financial contributions for local infrastructure, Draft economic viability assessments, Monitor construction milestones to ensure legal compliance payments are made on time, Estimate the exact delivery costs of on-site community assets like affordable housing units, Audit completed public infrastructure.
• Working for Investment Partnership clients: Build detailed cash flow models to calculate internal rate of return for partners, Audit the financial health, land titles, and cost histories of potential investment partners, Draft commercial frameworks that fairly distribute financial risks between public and private partners, Establish transparent tendering rules that satisfy public procurement laws and private speed needs.
• Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, managing expectations and fostering long-term relationships through excellent communication.
• Play a fundamental role in the senior management team by mentoring, guiding, and developing junior surveyors and trainees.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within the Residential sectors is highly desirable.
• Proven track record at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate level within a private practice or cost consultancy.
• Exceptional client-facing capabilities with the confidence to lead complex project meetings.
• MRICS Chartership is preferred, though candidates with equivalent experience will be considered.
• Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate Director, MRICS Surveyor, Cost Manager, Employer’s Agent, Associate or Principal Cost Consultant.

Qualifications: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying.

MRICS desirable but not essential

Salary: £80000 – £90000/annum competitive benefits package

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire