National QS Leader | Strategy & Growth

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

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.