Quantity Surveyor ( Associate Director)

Pegasus Search & Selection; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks an ambitious Associate Director Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial strategy and manage high-profile projects. This role offers an opportunity for future equity and leadership influence with uncapped earnings tied to success. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and have experience in consultancy. Key responsibilities include client management, risk controls, and team mentoring, making this a prime opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Bonus

Flexible Working

Potential for future equity

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or similar.
• MRICS / CIOB preferred, support offered for chartership.
• Strong consultancy or client-side QS background.
• Confident working with JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Commercially sharp, strategically minded.
• A UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage commercial strategy across multiple live projects.
• Deliver estimating, BOQs, valuations, and cost reporting.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for clients.
• Lead tender processes and subcontractor negotiations.
• Manage claims and establish commercial risk controls.
• Mentor junior surveyors and PMs.
• Expand the client base and secure new revenue streams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Communication

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

MRICS / CIOB preferred

Tools

JCT

NEC

Job description

Associate Director – Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy) | Leicestershire

Salary: £80k + Bonus + Benefits (with future equity potential)

Flexible Working | Permanent

A Career-Defining Step Into Leadership

If you're looking for a standard Quantity Surveying role, this isn’t it.

If you're an ambitious, commercially minded QS ready to step up, influence strategy, and become a future business leader, you’ll want to read on.

The Opportunity

A well-established and independent Leicestershire-based development consultancy is seeking an Associate Director / Head of Commercial to help drive the next phase of their growth.

You’ll be joining a consultancy with a strong and diverse project pipeline across:

• Strategic infrastructure
• Residential development
• Commercial construction
• Land & development projects

This is a rare opportunity to move into a senior leadership role with:

• A direct voice at the table
• A pathway to Directorship
• Future equity potential
• Uncapped earning potential tied to the success you help create

If you want real influence, responsibility, and long‑term growth this role offers it in abundance.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership: Own and manage the commercial strategy across multiple live projects.
• Pre & Post-Contract Expertise: Deliver estimating, BOQs, valuations, cost reporting, and final accounts.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary commercial contact, ensuring high client satisfaction and generating new opportunities.
• Procurement & Contract Management: Lead tender processes, subcontractor negotiations, and contract administration (JCT & NEC).
• Risk, Claims & Change Management: Assess variations, manage claims, and establish commercial risk controls.
• Team Development: Mentor junior surveyors and PMs, setting standards and supporting career progression.
• Business Growth: Play a pivotal role in expanding the client base and securing new revenue streams.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or similar.
• MRICS / CIOB preferred, support offered for those working toward chartership.
• Strong consultancy or client-side QS background.
• Confident working with JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Commercially sharp, strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and drive results.
• Strong communicator with the presence to influence clients and internal teams.
• UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites.

Next Step

It’s a big role and the right person will shape the future of this business.

If you’d like to talk it through confidentially, I’m happy to walk you through the opportunity in more detail.