Associate Director Quantity Surveyor

Stafford Lawrence; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Winchester seeks an Associate Director / Senior Cost Consultant. The ideal candidate will lead diverse projects while engaging key clients and managing project teams. With MRICS chartership and 8-10 years of relevant experience, you will receive a competitive salary of £60,000 - £85,000, alongside generous benefits including 38 days of annual leave. This role offers a pathway to higher positions and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

38 days of annual leave

Hybrid working hours

Full RICS fees support

CPD budget and investment

Qualifications

• Circa 8-10 years post-qualification experience in PQS or Cost Consultancy environments.
• Demonstrated history of leading project teams.
• Ambition for rapid advancement to Associate Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management across diverse project portfolios.
• Drive client relationships to secure repeat business.
• Manage project teams and mentor junior Surveyors.
• Contribute to new business growth and tender submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Contractual expertise

Client engagement

Education

MRICS Chartership

Job description

Associate Director / Senior Cost Consultant - Winchester

Are you a Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) ready to command a leadership role within one of the South East's most respected consultancies?

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-performing professional to join our client's dynamic team in Winchester, Hampshire. This appointment targets an Associate/Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant capable of immediate project leadership and strategic business support, offering a guaranteed trajectory toward Associate Director level.

The Firm: Culture & Advancement

Our client is renowned for its outstanding employee-centric culture and commitment to career longevity. As a recognised top employer in the industry, they offer genuine stability and a pathway designed for ambitious, talented individuals who seek to contribute meaningfully to the practice’s continued success.

The Winchester Advantage: Lifestyle Integration

Winchester provides a premium base for your professional life. Your unparalleled reward package, including an industry-leading 38 days of annual leave (30 days holiday, bank holidays, and your birthday off), allows you to fully capitalise on the historic city and the natural beauty of the South Downs National Park. Enjoy an environment where professional excellence and personal well-being are in perfect equilibrium.

Note: Applicants must be UK Nationals or possess a current Right to live and work FULL-TIME in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not provided by our client.

The Role: Strategic Cost Leadership

Reporting directly to a Partner, the MRICS Associate Director for Winchester is a crucial strategic hire requiring a blend of advanced technical expertise and commercial acumen.

You Will Be Accountable For:

• Commercial Oversight: Lead the financial management across a diverse project portfolio, including complex commercial, high-end residential, education, and mixed-use developments.
• Key Client Engagement: Act as the ultimate commercial expert for key clients, driving robust fee income and securing repeat business through expert consultation and relationship growth.
• Contractual Expertise: Deploy advanced knowledge of both pre- and post-contract cost control, specialising in the practical application and negotiation of JCT and NEC contract forms.
• Team Management & Mentoring: Manage the commercial performance of project teams and actively lead the continuous professional development (CPD) of junior and intermediate Surveyors.
• Risk & Reporting: Author high-level, detailed cost plans, tender analysis, and financial reports, providing strategic insight into project risk and commercial viability.
• Growth Contribution: Play an active part in generating new business, contributing compelling content to fee proposals and tender submissions.

Essential Requirements for the Associate Director Winchester MRICS

We are seeking a proven Cost Consultant capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-quality PQS environment.

• Qualification: Full MRICS Chartership is mandatory.
• Experience: Circa 8-10 years post-qualification experience gained exclusively within a Professional Quantity Surveying (PQS) or Cost Consultancy environment.
• Leadership: Demonstrated history of leading project commissions and effectively managing project teams.
• Ambition: A clear strategic intent to progress rapidly into an Associate Director capacity.

Compensation & Benefits: Base Salary £60,000 - £85,000 per annum Salary range for Senior and Associate Director. Annual Leave 38 Total Days: (30 days standard + Bank Holidays + Birthday) Unrivalled work-life integration in the industry. Flexibility Hybrid/Flexible Working Hours Supportive environment for personal commitments. Professional Full RICS fees and generous CPD budget Investment in maintaining your Chartered status and skills. Total Package Pension, Company Laptop/Mobile, Pool Car/Mileage Allowance, Enhanced Family Leave. Comprehensive security and operational support. Apply for Associate Director Winchester MRICS

Email your CV to [e-mail] and quote reference ASSOC-QS/WIN/26.