ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – QUANTITY SURVEYOR
BIRMINGHAM (Hybrid Working Model)
Exceptional Salary Package + Executive Benefits
The Opportunity: Lead in the West Midlands
Join a global powerhouse in multi-disciplinary consultancy services—a firm rapidly expanding its UK footprint and portfolio of high-profile, strategically important projects. This organisation stands as a market leader, delivering cutting-edge cost consultancy and high-value advice across the built environment.
We are seeking a dynamic, high-calibre Associate Director to spearhead the growth and operational leadership of the commercial team in the West Midlands region, based from their vibrant Birmingham city centre office.
This is a rare opportunity to operate at a senior level within a high-performance, technologically advanced team, influencing project outcomes that shape the UK’s infrastructure and built environment.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Regional Director, you will drive operational excellence and strategic growth. Your mandate includes:
Leadership & Management: Lead and inspire a talented team of Cost Managers.
Project Oversight: Oversee comprehensive project delivery, acting as the primary point of contact for high-profile clients and design colleagues.
Commercial Acumen: Drive business development initiatives and strategic business planning to expand market share in the West Midlands.
Technical Excellence: Provide expert strategic cost advice, procurement strategy, and lead complex value engineering and risk workshops.
Contract Management: Execute Employer’s Agent and/or Contract Administration duties across diverse sectors, including residential, defence and transportation.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic, high-performing senior individual capable of engaging with C-suite stakeholders and large technical teams.
Essential Criteria:
Full professional membership of the RICS or CIOB (or 10+ years relevant experience).
Proven experience working on major projects (circa £50m+ values).
Expertise in cost management across NEC3/4 and JCT contracts.
Proficiency in modern estimating software (e.g., CostX, integrating with Revit models).
Strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative ethos.
A proven ability to deliver complex projects to strict deadlines.
Valid UK driving licence and willingness to undergo necessary security clearance (SC level) for defence sector projects upon appointment.
Rewards & Culture
Our client believes their success is a direct result of their people’s expertise and dedication. They foster an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible environment designed to support individual performance and innovation.
They actively encourage an agile working approach, trusting employees to balance their professional commitments with personal needs, ensuring a sustainable and rewarding career path.
The comprehensive executive package includes:
A highly competitive base salary
Generous car allowance
Executive contributory pension scheme
Private health cover
A comprehensive flexible benefits package (including discounted childcare, retail vouchers, travel insurance, and variable annual leave options)