Quantity Surveyor Director - Building Consultancy

Technical Moves Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive remuneration package

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Technical Moves Ltd in Cambridge seeks a board-level Director (or Associate Director) to spearhead the next 24 months of expansion for a niche, award-winning built-environment consultancy.

You will own the P&L, drive regional growth toward a £2m target, and use your East Anglia network to secure high-value projects with healthcare, residential, and leisure clients.

This role requires MRICS and a strong leadership record, with autonomy to shape strategy and mentor surveyors through rapid scale.

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor with senior leadership experience.
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset with P&L awareness.
• Well-connected in the East of England property/construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional expansion and growth strategy to target £2m turnover.
• Own the P&L and secure high-value healthcare, residential, and leisure projects.
• Mentor and lead surveyors and project managers through rapid scale.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Leadership

Networking

Employers Agent

Education

MRICS

Job description

Director level PQS Building Consultancy Cambridge £2m Growth Projection

Scaling a consultancy to double their turnover requires a specific commercial mindset, not just excellent project delivery.

I am managing a highly confidential search on behalf of the Board for a standout boutique consultancy in Cambridge. Over the past three years, they have captured significant regional market share and established a formidable reputation. They are now bringing in a strategic heavyweight to direct the next 24 months of expansion.

This is a board-level appointment for a locally connected Director (or a highly commercial Associate Director) who wants the autonomy to build a legacy, leverage their own network, and steer the ship rather than just managing a desk.

Why They Are Successful

Unlike generalist consultancies that spread themselves thin, this business built its baseline success by dominating a very specific niche. They are a multi-award-winning practice, specialising in high-value, socially impactful built-environment projects.

Their core projects and client base encompass:

• Healthcare & Social Care: Working with specialist operators, developers, and care providers delivering modern healthcare facilities and care environments.
• Residential Developments: Supporting housing associations, private developers, and local authorities on complex residential and affordable housing schemes.
• Leisure & Hospitality: Delivering high-end commercial, leisure, and community spaces.

Their growth isn't accidental. Their success stems from a client-centric model that prioritises deep sector knowledge and agility over rigid corporate processes. Clients choose them because the leadership team remains hands‑on and challenges the status quo, delivering projects that genuinely improve end‑user lives.

Strategic Objectives & Remit

You understand the mechanics of a consultancy P&L. Your focus here will be driving regional expansion.

• Commercial Execution: Lead the strategic growth plan to double current turnover, identifying new market sectors and high-margin service offerings.
• Business Development: Leverage your existing Cambridge/East Anglia network to secure new projects, heavily weighting towards the £2m target.
• Operational Leadership: Mentor the existing team of Surveyors and Project Managers, ensuring project delivery standards remain impeccable during a period of rapid scale.

Are you who we're looking for.

You're a seasoned and chartered Professional Quantity Surveyor with over a decade of experience, along with;

• Network: You must be a known entity in the East of England property/construction sector. A highly active, immediate "black book" of regional contacts is essential for this role.
• Skills: In addition to your years of Quantity Surveying and Cost Management, we're looking for a strong background with Employers Agent responsibilities.
• The Credentials: MRICS qualified, with a substantial track record in a senior leadership role within a competing consultancy environment.
• The Mindset: Entrepreneurial, commercially aggressive, and frustrated by the slow decision-making processes of larger corporate machines.

Let's talk

This business offers a competitive executive remuneration package, performance-related scaling benefits, and the ability to shape the strategic direction of an already profitable, award-winning firm.