Quantity Surveying Director

Flagship Consulting; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected construction consultancy in Coventry seeks a Quantity Surveying Director to lead their cost management offering. The role includes managing projects, overseeing the QS team, and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience and be MRICS qualified. This position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Car allowance

Tailored benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor with consultancy background.
• Proven leadership at Associate or Director level.
• Broad sector exposure including commercial and public sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quantity Surveying team.
• Act as a key client contact on major schemes.
• Oversee cost planning and procurement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Client-facing skills

Commercial management skills

Technical knowledge

Collaborative 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.