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Associate Director - Quantity Surveying

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Associate Director - Quantity Surveying 

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1314

Location: Cambridge (+ flexible working)

Salary: c£80k-£90k (DOE) basic plus competitive benefits package

Company & Project:

A highly-regarded multi-disciplinary consultancy on the outskirts of Cambridge with a reputation in the local area which spans decades. The business combines deep-rooted heritage in the Cambridgeshire market with a robust future focused on innovation.

Their Cambridgeshire office is currently recruiting for an Associate Director level Quantity Surveyor to join their Residential sector team. This position is to be a key member of the senior team, mentoring other surveyors and trainees. 

With one of the highest staff retention rates in the local area and a team of 15+ quantity surveyors, this consultancy is renowned for internal promotion; many of the current leadership team began their journey here as trainees, proving their commitment to long-term career investment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Leadership: Take full ownership of high-profile Residential sector projects (values c£5m-£40m+) from initial feasibility through to final handover.
Execute comprehensive quantity surveying and employer's agent duties, including sophisticated cost planning, pre-contract tenders, and expert contract administration (predominantly JCT and Design & Build).
Managing Section 106 (S106) agreements: Quantify financial contributions for local infrastructure, Draft economic viability assessments, Monitor construction milestones to ensure legal compliance payments are made on time, Estimate the exact delivery costs of on-site community assets like affordable housing units, Audit completed public infrastructure. 
Working for Investment Partnership clients: Build detailed cash flow models to calculate internal rate of return for partners, Audit the financial health, land titles, and cost histories of potential investment partners, Draft commercial frameworks that fairly distribute financial risks between public and private partners, Establish transparent tendering rules that satisfy public procurement laws and private speed needs.
Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, managing expectations and fostering long-term relationships through excellent communication.
Play a fundamental role in the senior management team by mentoring, guiding, and developing junior surveyors and trainees. 

Desirable Experience:

Previous experience within the Residential sectors is highly desirable.
Proven track record at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate level within a private practice or cost consultancy.
Exceptional client-facing capabilities with the confidence to lead complex project meetings.
MRICS Chartership is preferred, though candidates with equivalent experience will be considered.
Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate Director, MRICS Surveyor, Cost Manager, Employer's Agent, Associate or Principal Cost Consultant.

Qualifications: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying.

MRICS desirable but not essential

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Associate Director position please contact Jess Quinn.

Applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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