Associate Director Quantity Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Life insurance and private health

Hybrid working options

Director-level progression

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd in Islington, London, is seeking an Associate Director Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on major data centre and infrastructure projects. You will develop cost plans, manage procurement and oversee valuations, reporting, and final accounts.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with the QS Director on business development and client relationships, with a clear path to Director-level progression. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Strong Quantity Surveying experience on major construction projects.
• Good pre- and post-contract experience with strong commercial knowledge.
• Consultancy experience preferred; main contractor background considered with relevant project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of major construction projects, including data centre and complex infrastructure schemes.
• Develop cost plans, estimates and procurement strategies across pre- and post-contract stages.
• Oversee valuations, cost reporting, change control, contract administration and final accounts.
• Act as a key client contact, providing commercial advice and building long-term relationships.
• Lead, mentor and develop junior team members and support growth of the team.
• Collaborate with the QS Director on business development and wider strategy.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Leadership

Client management

Contract knowledge

Education

MRICS

Job description

Position: Associate Director Quantity Surveyor

Location: Islington, London

Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 DOE + Benefits + Discretionary Bonus

Bennett & Game are representing an established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy who are seeking an Associate Director Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team.

With over 20 years of experience, the consultancy delivers cost management and project consultancy services across data centres, life sciences, infrastructure, mixed-use developments, residential, education and student accommodation. Projects range from £5m to £200m, with a growing pipeline of major data centre schemes across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to take on a senior leadership position, working closely with the QS Director to develop the team, strengthen client relationships and influence business strategy. With planned changes at director level, there is a genuine opportunity to progress into a Director position quickly. Candidates from main contractor backgrounds will also be considered where they have the right commercial and project experience.

Salary & Benefits

• £70,000 - £95,000 DOE (open to discussion)


• Discretionary bonus


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Life insurance and private health insurance following probation


• Hybrid working options


• Genuine progression opportunity to Director level

Associate Director Quantity Surveyor Position Overview

• Lead the commercial delivery of major construction projects, including data centre developments and complex infrastructure schemes


• Develop cost plans, estimates and procurement strategies across pre- and post-contract stages


• Oversee valuations, cost reporting, change control, contract administration and final accounts


• Act as a key client contact, providing commercial advice and building long-term relationships


• Lead, mentor and develop junior team members, supporting the continued growth of the team


• Work alongside the QS Director on business development, client relationships and wider business strategy

Associate Director Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements

• Strong Quantity Surveying experience on major construction projects, ideally valued between £5m and £200m


• Good pre- and post-contract experience, with strong commercial and contractual knowledge


• Experience across data centres, infrastructure, life sciences, mixed-use or other complex construction sectors advantageous not essential


• Consultancy experience preferred, although main contractor candidates with the right skillset and relevant project experience will be considered


• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership


• Strong leadership, communication and client-facing skills, with the ambition to progress into a Director-level position