Director

Archer Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary and package

Opportunity for long-term progression

Exposure to a broad project portfolio

Job summary

A reputable consultancy firm is looking for a Director or Senior Associate-level Quantity Surveyor in the City of London. This senior leadership role involves leading a team, managing complex projects, and providing strategic commercial input. The ideal candidate will have a strong consultancy background, excellent commercial knowledge, and an established network. The position offers a competitive salary, growth opportunities, and the chance to shape a successful commercial team.

Qualifications

• Director or Senior Associate-level Quantity Surveyor desired.
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams of Quantity Surveyors.
• Strong consultancy background required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Deliver projects across pre- and post-contract stages.
• Provide high-quality cost planning and commercial reporting.
• Oversee contract administration under various contract forms.
• Act as a key client contact to build relationships.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

Commercially astute

Confident and client-facing

Established professional network

Job description

Director / Senior Associate – Quantity Surveying

Location: City of London

Type: Permanent

About the Business

Our client is a well-established built environment and construction consultancy, providing specialist services across cost management, commercial advisory, contracts and dispute resolution. They act for a broad client base across the public and private sectors, supporting projects from early strategy through to final account and resolution.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, the business is seeking a Director or Senior Associate-level Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its London team. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to lead, grow and shape a commercial team, while managing a diverse portfolio of high-value, complex projects.

You will operate as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic commercial input, robust contract advice and hands-on project delivery across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use developments.

This role would suit an experienced QS with a strong consultancy background, a commercially minded approach, and an established professional network.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals
• Deliver projects across pre- and post-contract stages
• Provide high-quality cost planning, estimating and commercial reporting
• Oversee contract administration under JCT, NEC and bespoke forms
• Act as a key client contact, building long-term relationships and supporting business development
• Leverage your industry network to contribute to the continued growth of the practice

About You

• Director or Senior Associate-level Quantity Surveyor
• Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Commercially astute, confident and client-facing
• Well-connected with an established “black book” of contacts

What’s on Offer

• Senior leadership position with genuine influence and autonomy
• Opportunity to grow and shape a team within a respected consultancy
• Exposure to a broad and varied project portfolio
• Market-leading salary and package with long-term progression

To Apply

To Apply: Please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience to [e-mail] or telephone [phone] for a confidential discussion