National Head of Quantity Surveying - CK3514636

Kingsley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley in London is seeking a National Head of Quantity Surveying to lead the national strategy for QS, secure major instructions, and expand the team and client relationships. The role requires a proven work-winning track record in UK consultancies and strong leadership credibility.

Initially focused on London with a view to national expansion, the role offers high autonomy, strategic influence, and a premium leadership package. The candidate will shape a scalable QS platform across regions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in UK consultancy winning major instructions.
• Experience building, growing or scaling a Quantity Surveying team.
• Strong London market presence with transferable client relationships.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and leadership credibility.
• Background in sectors complementing a multi-disciplinary property consultancy.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable at board/leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the national strategy for Quantity Surveying.
• Act as a senior work winner and business developer, securing major instructions.
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing QS team.
• Strengthen and expand key client relationships across sectors.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align QS with wider consultancy services.
• Represent the business externally at a senior, market-facing level.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Business development

Client relationship management

People management

Work winning

Education

MRICS/Chartered QS

Job description

CK3514636 - National Head of Quantity Surveying

A leading international property consultancy is creating a new, high-profile leadership role in order to expand an existing QS team. The initial focus will be London, with a view to expanding this nationally.

This is a genuine build-from-the-top opportunity for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with a strong reputation, deep market relationships, and a proven ability to win work at scale.

The Opportunity

You will take responsibility for shaping the national Quantity Surveying strategy — setting direction, building capability, and driving sustainable growth. With strong foundations already in place, this role offers the autonomy and backing to create something meaningful, influential, and more importantly, rewarding.

Initial focus will be on London, leveraging existing client relationships and market presence, before expanding the team and service line nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the national strategy for Quantity Surveying
• Act as a senior work winner and business developer, securing major instructions
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing QS team
• Strengthen and expand key client relationships across complementary sectors
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align QS with wider consultancy services
• Represent the business externally at a senior, market-facing level

About You

• Proven track record as a work winner within a UK consultancy environment
• Experience building, growing, or significantly scaling a Quantity Surveying team
• Strong London market presence with transferable client relationships
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and leadership credibility
• Background in sectors that complement a multi-disciplinary property consultancy
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating at board / leadership level

Why This Role?

• Newly created, high-impact leadership position
• Real autonomy to shape a national service line
• Strong platform, brand, and client base to build from
• Competitive senior package with long-term growth potential

All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.