Director / High Associate Level Quantity Surveyor

Construction
Director / Senior Associate – Quantity Surveying
Location: City of London
Projects: Various
Salary: £85,000-£100,000+ & Excellent Benefits
 
About the Business
Our client is a well-established built environment and construction consultancy, providing specialist services across cost management, commercial advisory, contracts and dispute resolution. They act for a broad client base across the public and private sectors, supporting projects from early strategy through to final account and resolution.
 
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth, the business is seeking a Director or Senior Associate-level Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its London team. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to lead, grow and shape a commercial team, while managing a diverse portfolio of high-value, complex projects.
 
You will operate as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic commercial input, robust contract advice and hands-on project delivery across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use developments.
 
This role would suit an experienced QS with a strong consultancy background, a commercially minded approach, and an established professional network.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals
  • Deliver projects across pre- and post-contract stages
  • Provide high-quality cost planning, estimating and commercial reporting
  • Oversee contract administration under JCT, NEC and bespoke forms
  • Act as a key client contact, building long-term relationships and supporting business development
  • Leverage your industry network to contribute to the continued growth of the practice
 
About You
 
  • Director or Senior Associate-level Quantity Surveyor
  • Proven track record delivering high-value, complex construction projects
  • Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
  • Commercially astute, confident and client-facing
  • Well-connected with an established “black book” of contacts
 
What’s on Offer
 
  • Senior leadership position with genuine influence and autonomy
  • Opportunity to grow and shape a team within a respected consultancy
  • Exposure to a broad and varied project portfolio
  • Market-leading salary and package with long-term progression
 
To Apply: Please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience to susan@archerrecruitment.com 
 
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