Associate Quantity Surveyor in Glasgow

Energy Jobline ZR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Glasgow is seeking an Associate Director of Quantity Surveying to oversee service delivery and client engagement across high-value projects. The role requires chartered status (MRICS) and experience in cost consultancy. With a salary of up to £65,000 plus benefits, it offers an opportunity for professional growth and meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Structured career development pathways

Access to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record in senior cost consultancy roles.
• Experience within a consultancy environment is preferred.
• A consultative approach to client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of services across a diverse and high-value portfolio.
• Engage with clients strategically to maintain consultancy outputs.
• Lead commissions across key sectors including residential development and heritage conservation.

Skills

Chartered status (MRICS)

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Leadership capability

Proficiency in modern cost management platforms

Education

Chartered status (MRICS)

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director of Quantity Surveying

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Your new company

An established and highly regarded independent firm of Chartered Quantity Surveyors with offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh is seeking to appoint an Associate Director. With over four decades of experience, the firm delivers high‑quality, client‑focused consultancy across residential, hospitality, education, retail, and conservation. Known for technical excellence and integrity, it takes a proactive approach to cost management, offering strategic insight and tailored solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

What sets this consultancy apart is its commitment to anticipating and managing costs rather than simply reporting them. This philosophy is embedded in its approach to cost planning, value management, cost control, and whole‑life costing. Consultants are supported by a comprehensive internal cost database and modern digital tools, enabling advice that is rigorous and responsive. The firm combines scale and expertise with the attentiveness and flexibility of a boutique operation, fostering long‑standing client relationships built on trust and collaboration.

Internally, the organisation benefits from a stable and experienced leadership team that is actively involved in both project delivery and strategic growth. It promotes a working environment that values professionalism, respect, and continuous development, with recent internal promotions reflecting a strong commitment to recognising and nurturing talent.

Your new role

As Associate Director you will take on a senior leadership position within the cost consultancy function. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of services across a diverse and high‑value portfolio, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and ensuring consultancy outputs align with best practice and commercial objectives. The role involves strategic client engagement, operational planning, and mentoring of internal teams, with a focus on maintaining the firm’s reputation for excellence and responsiveness.

You will lead commissions across key sectors including residential development, hospitality and leisure, education, retail, and heritage conservation. Projects range from modest refurbishments to large‑scale new builds exceeding £75 million. Your role will ensure cost advice is not only accurate and timely but also strategically aligned with the client’s broader commercial and operational goals.

In addition to project leadership, you will contribute to business development, supporting growth initiatives and helping shape the consultancy’s future direction. This role demands technical competence, strategic insight, and the opportunity to influence outcomes at both project and organisational levels.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be considered you must hold chartered status (MRICS) and have a demonstrable track record in senior cost consultancy roles, ideally within a consultancy environment. You should possess strong commercial awareness, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a consultative approach to client engagement. The role requires strategic thinking, leadership capability, and proficiency in modern cost management platforms.

You will thrive in a collaborative environment, value quality and innovation, and be committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for clients and colleagues alike.

What you’ll get in return

This opportunity offers more than a senior title – it provides a platform for meaningful impact within a respected, forward‑thinking consultancy. You will join a business that values its people and invests in their development, offering a professionally stimulating and personally supportive environment.

The role comes with a salary of up to £65,000, dependent on experience, and is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, structured career development pathways, and access to high‑profile projects across Scotland and the wider UK. You will benefit from direct exposure to strategic decision‑making, client engagement at the highest level, and the chance to shape the future of the consultancy’s cost management offering.

The firm places a strong emphasis on internal progression and recognises the importance of leadership continuity. You will work alongside experienced directors actively involved in project delivery and business growth, within a culture that values collaboration, respect, and long‑term career investment.

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