Associate Director Quantity Surveyor

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

25 days leave

Life insurance

Private health insurance

Hybrid working

Director progression

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking an Associate Director Quantity Surveyor in Islington, London. You will lead the commercial delivery of major projects, including data centres and infrastructure, while developing cost plans and procurement strategies across pre- and post-contract stages.

MRICS qualification is preferred or you must be working towards chartership. This role offers hybrid working, a discretionary bonus, life and health insurance after probation, and strong progression toward

Qualifications

• MRICS status or working towards chartership.
• Strong QS experience on major projects £5m-£200m.
• Experience in data centres, infrastructure or mixed-use sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of major construction projects.
• 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 growth of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

MRICS

Pre/post-contract

Education

MRICS qualification in progress

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.

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

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.