Quantity Surveyor ( Director )

Pegasus Search & Selection; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the United Kingdom seeks a QS Director to spearhead the Cost Management service line. This pivotal role focuses on strategy and growth, requiring strong commercial acumen and a robust Midlands network. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in cost management, proven leadership and mentoring skills, as well as relevant technical qualifications. The position offers a salary of £90,000–£110,000 along with an executive benefits package and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Executive benefits package

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Professional development pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Cost Management experience at a senior level.
• Strong commercial acumen with full P&L accountability experience.
• Ability to present confidently to clients and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cost Management service line and drive growth.
• Develop key client accounts and oversee service delivery.
• Build and mentor a team of Cost Managers.

Skills

Cost Management experience

Commercial acumen

Client relationship building

Leadership and mentoring

Strong communication skills

Education

Recognised technical qualifications in construction

RICS or CIOB Qualified

Job description

QS Director – £90,000–£110,000 + Executive Package

Location: West Midlands (Hybrid)

Multi-Disciplinary Design & Construction Consultancy

Are you a commercially sharp, people-driven senior cost professional ready to lead, grow and elevate a high-performing cost management function?

Multi-discipline design and construction consultancy headquartered in the West Midlands, Investors in People Platinum and Workplace Wellbeing Charter award-winning employer where people truly come first. Our culture is built on trust, flexibility, professional development and a shared ambition to deliver outstanding outcomes for our customers and communities.

As part of our strategic growth, we are now appointing a Director of Cost Management to lead, shape and expand our QS offering across the region.

This isn’t a delivery role it’s a growth & leadership position. You will play a pivotal part in building capability, developing new markets, driving revenue and strengthening our reputation across the built environment.

Why Join Us?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer :

• Flexible working and a true focus on outputs, not presenteeism
• A culture that nurtures personal and professional development
• The freedom to shape your service line within a modern, agile structure
• Projects across the full lifecycle, from strategic advisory to delivery
• A supportive environment where innovation is encouraged, not restricted
• A platform to lead, influence and diversify our portfolio

The Opportunity

Lead our Cost Management service line, setting strategy and driving growth

• Bring a strong Midlands network and contact base to generate new workstreams
• Develop key client accounts and identify opportunities across existing portfolios
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality cost management services across multiple sectors
• Build, mentor and inspire a team of Cost Managers and Senior Cost Managers
• Provide commercial oversight, including P&L ownership and financial governance
• Deliver technical excellence across cost planning, estimating, procurement, tendering, valuations, final accounts and contract administration
• Represent the business with confidence, integrity and credibility at director level
• Contribute to bids, frameworks and major project wins

What We’re Looking For

Commercial & Leadership Strength

• Proven Cost Management experience in the built environment (minimum 5+ years at senior level)
• Strong commercial acumen full P&L accountability experience
• Ability to build and maintain profitable client relationships
• A well-established local network you can leverage for immediate and long-term growth
• Confidence presenting to clients, boards and senior stakeholders

Technical Excellence

• Fully competent in Cost Management methodology and best practice
• Broad understanding of procurement, tendering, contracts and commercial risk
• Knowledge of construction law, H&S legislation and CDM (advantageous)
• Strong report writing and communication skills

Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated, results-driven and proactive
• Inspirational leadership style with a commitment to developing people
• Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate and question convention
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism and resilience

Qualifications

• Recognised technical qualifications in a construction-related discipline
• Ideally RICS or CIOB Qualified
• CSCS / Health & Safety certifications advantageous

The Package

• £90,000–£110,000 salary
• Executive benefits package
• Flexible working
• Pension scheme
• Professional development pathways
• Clear route to further leadership