Associate Director - Quantity Surveyor

Are you a Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or Senior Cost Manager seeking an exclusive construction opportunity in Milton Keynes?

We are recruiting an Associate Director of Quantity Surveying to join a premier Construction Consultancy delivering end-to-end Cost Management for high-profile, multi-award-winning schemes across the South East.

This full-time, permanent role offers clear progression to Director level, flexible hybrid working, and leadership of diverse project pipelines including infrastructure, logistics, and residential developments.

Our client is a highly successful construction consultancy based in Milton Keynes. They are an internationally renowned firm, delivering bespoke project management, cost management, and contract administration services across diverse sectors including logistics, infrastructure, residential, and commercial developments. With a multi-award winning team of expert professionals, they have built long-standing relationships through their commitment to delivering excellence and maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice.

Their collaborative one-team approach, combined with vast expertise, ensures they consistently outperform expectations and provide best-in-class solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.

As an Associate Director of Quantity Surveying in Milton Keynes, you'll lead cost management delivery on complex construction schemes, managing teams and client relationships whilst maintaining the highest professional standards. You'll work across NEC, JCT and bespoke contract forms, providing expert cost planning, procurement advice and contract administration throughout project lifecycles.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor or Construction Manager looking to step into a senior directorship position with a consultancy known for delivering excellence and maintaining long-standing client relationships across the UK and Europe.

As Associate Director of Quantity Surveying, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead cost management and quantity surveying services across logistics, commercial and mixed-use projects
• Manage and mentor quantity surveying teams
• Oversee cost planning and procurement strategies for high-value schemes
• Chair client meetings and provide strategic cost advice
• Ensure compliance with RICS standards
• Maintain client relationships, identifying new business opportunities

To be successful in this Associate Director Quantity Surveying role in Milton Keynes, you will bring substantial post-qualification experience in a consultancy or main contracting environment.

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or cost management role
• RICS-accredited (MRICS or FRICS) with demonstrable CPD commitment
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing junior staff
• Excellent client-facing abilities and stakeholder management expertise
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Economics
• Experience across multiple sectors

This is an impressive opportunity to join a successful consultancy with diverse project pipelines across seven UK and European offices.

As Associate Director of Quantity Surveying, you'll shape service delivery and influence business growth with clear progression to Director level.

Package includes:

• Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience)
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid policy
• Private health insurance and life assurance
• 5% employer and employee pension contributions
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Paid RICS membership and CPD support
• Reviews every 6 months for both personal and professional development

Apply Now: Associate Director Quantity Surveying Job in Milton Keynes

Kick-start your senior cost management career with a consultancy delivering multi-award winning projects across the UK.

Apply today and if your application is successful, we’ll contact you within 48 hours, sending full details about this impressive opportunity in construction consultancy.

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