Associate Director - Quantity Surveyor

Russell Taylor Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an Associate Director - Quantity Surveyor for their Birmingham office. This senior role involves leading a talented team and overseeing high-profile projects while providing strategic cost advice. Candidates should be RICS or CIOB members with significant project experience. The position offers an excellent salary package, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits including a car allowance and health cover. Join a firm that values performance and supports career growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Generous car allowance

Executive pension scheme

Private health cover

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Full professional membership of the RICS or CIOB or 10+ years relevant experience.
• Proven experience working on major projects (circa £50m+ values).
• Expertise in cost management across NEC3/4 and JCT contracts.
• Proficiency in modern estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a talented team of Cost Managers.
• Oversee comprehensive project delivery.
• Drive business development initiatives.
• Provide expert strategic cost advice.
• Execute Employer's Agent duties.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Communication skills

Collaborative ethos

Expertise in cost management

Proficiency in modern estimating software

Education

Full professional membership of the RICS or CIOB

Tools

CostX

Job description

Salary: Excellent salary package - hybrid working

Vacancy Title: Associate Director - Quantity Surveyor Contract Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham Industry: Quantity Surveying & Commercial Salary: Excellent salary package - hybrid working Start Date: 2026-02-02 REF: J91985912 Contact Name: Tony Marsden Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR BIRMINGHAM (Hybrid Working Model) Exceptional Salary Package + Executive Benefits

The Opportunity

Lead in the West Midlands

Join a global powerhouse in multi-disciplinary consultancy servicesa firm rapidly expanding its UK footprint and portfolio of high-profile, strategically important projects. This organisation stands as a market leader, delivering cutting-edge cost consultancy and high-value advice across the built environment.

We are seeking a dynamic, high-calibre Associate Director to spearhead the growth and operational leadership of the commercial team in the West Midlands region, based from their vibrant Birmingham city centre office.

This is a rare opportunity to operate at a senior level within a high-performance, technologically advanced team, influencing project outcomes that shape the UK's infrastructure and built environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management: Lead and inspire a talented team of Cost Managers.
• Project Oversight: Oversee comprehensive project delivery, acting as the primary point of contact for high-profile clients and design colleagues.
• Commercial Acumen: Drive business development initiatives and strategic business planning to expand market share in the West Midlands.
• Technical Excellence: Provide expert strategic cost advice, procurement strategy, and lead complex value engineering and risk workshops.
• Contract Management: Execute Employer's Agent and/or Contract Administration duties across diverse sectors, including residential, defence and transportation.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic, high-performing senior individual capable of engaging with C-suite stakeholders and large technical teams.

Essential Criteria

• Full professional membership of the RICS or CIOB (or 10+ years relevant experience).
• Proven experience working on major projects (circa £50m+ values).
• Expertise in cost management across NEC3/4 and JCT contracts.
• Proficiency in modern estimating software (e.g., CostX, integrating with Revit models).
• Strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative ethos.
• A proven ability to deliver complex projects to strict deadlines.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to undergo necessary security clearance (SC level) for defence sector projects upon appointment.

Rewards & Culture

Our client believes their success is a direct result of their people's expertise and dedication. They foster an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible environment designed to support individual performance and innovation.

They actively encourage an agile working approach, trusting employees to balance their professional commitments with personal needs, ensuring a sustainable and rewarding career path.

The comprehensive executive package includes:
A highly competitive base salary
Generous car allowance
Executive contributory pension scheme
Private health cover
A comprehensive flexible benefits package (including discounted childcare, retail vouchers, travel insurance, and variable annual leave options).

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