Quantity Surveying Director

Flagship Consulting; Coventry; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent construction consultancy in Coventry seeks a Quantity Surveying Director to lead their cost management offering. This senior role involves overseeing major projects, strategic planning, and business development. Candidates should have extensive consultancy experience, proven leadership abilities, and MRICS qualifications. The position offers hybrid working, excellent growth potential, and competitive compensation with tailored benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Car allowance

Tailored benefits

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• A highly experienced Quantity Surveyor with a consultancy background.
• Proven leadership experience at Associate or Director level.
• Broad sector exposure (e.g. commercial, residential, education, public).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quantity Surveying team across a portfolio of projects.
• Act as a key client contact on major schemes, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Oversee cost planning, commercial strategy, risk management, and procurement.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Commercial management

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

MRICS qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveying Director - Independent Construction Consultancy
Location: Coventry (Hybrid Working)
Type: Permanent, Full-time

I'm working with a well-established and highly regarded independent construction consultancy based in Coventry, who are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveying Director to lead and grow their cost management offering.

This is a senior leadership role with strategic responsibility for driving the QS function forward, overseeing major projects, and playing a key part in the firm's continued success. With a strong pipeline of work across health, residential, education, and public sector schemes, they\'re offering a long-term opportunity with real influence and headroom for further progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quantity Surveying team across a portfolio of projects
• Act as a key client contact on major schemes, ensuring high-quality delivery
• Oversee cost planning, commercial strategy, risk management, and procurement
• Support business development, bid work, and client relationship growth
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level QS staff
• Contribute to strategic planning and business leadership

What We\'re Looking For

• A highly experienced Quantity Surveyor with a consultancy background
• Proven leadership experience at Associate or Director level
• Strong client-facing and commercial management skills
• Broad sector exposure (e.g. commercial, residential, education, public)
• MRICS qualified (or equivalent) with excellent technical knowledge
• A proactive, collaborative approach to leadership and problem-solving

Why Join?

• Join a respected, independent consultancy with a strong local reputation
• Lead a high-performing team and shape the future of the QS function
• Opportunity to progress into equity or partnership in the medium term
• Hybrid working and a genuinely flexible, supportive culture
• Competitive salary, bonus, car allowance, and tailored benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveying Director or an ambitious Associate Director ready to step up into a strategic leadership role. If you\'re looking for autonomy, progression, and the chance to make a real impact within a growing business, I\'d be happy to share more