Responsibilities
* Sector Leadership: Take strategic ownership of the Higher Education portfolio, overseeing high-profile university projects (values c 10m- 100m+) from master-planning through to final completion.
* Technical Excellence: Lead sophisticated cost management services for complex academic facilities, research labs, and student accommodation, ensuring expert contract administration (predominantly JCT and NEC).
* Strategic Client Management: Act as the primary lead for University estates teams and stakeholders, navigating the unique governance and procurement requirements of the HE sector.
* Team Mentorship & Growth: Play a fundamental role in the executive management team by mentoring Associate Directors and Senior Surveyors, while fostering a culture of continuous learning for trainees.
* Application Process: If you would like more information on this Associate Director position please contact Jess Quinn.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience within the Higher Education or University sectors is essential, including knowledge of live-campus working constraints.
* Proven track record at Associate Director or Director level within a private practice or cost consultancy.
* Exceptional leadership and networking capabilities with the confidence to influence at the Board/Estates Director level.
* MRICS Chartership would be highly advantageous given the seniority of the role. Previous Roles: Associate Director, Director of Quantity Surveying, Head of Higher Education, MRICS Surveyor, or Regional Cost Lead. Qualifications: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying. MRICS desirable.
About the employer
A highly-regarded multi-disciplinary consultancy on the outskirts of Cambridge which has held a presence in the local area for decades. The business combines deep-rooted heritage in the Cambridgeshire market with a robust future-facing strategy. Their Cambridgeshire office is currently recruiting for a Director level Quantity Surveyor to lead their Higher Education and Universities sector team. This position is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving sector growth and overseeing large-scale campus transformations. With one of the highest staff retention rates in the local area, 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 and professional legacy.
Salary: c 85k- 95k+ (DOE) basic plus executive benefits package including car allowance, bonus scheme, and pension.
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