Associate Director - Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

EA Associates

We are currently working in partnership with a well-established construction consultancy to appoint an experienced Associate Director / Director – Quantity Surveying / Cost Management to join their Cambridge office.

This is a senior leadership position within a highly respected cost and commercial function, supporting a strong pipeline of technically complex and high-value projects across the life sciences, R&D, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors.

The Role

You will take a leading role within the business, responsible for:

  • Leading the successful delivery of major projects from early-stage feasibility through to final account
  • Managing a small team of quantity surveying / cost professionals and Project Managers 
  • Providing strategic commercial and cost advice to key clients
  • Managing and developing senior QS and cost management professionals
  • Leading client relationships at senior and repeat business level
  • Supporting regional growth and contributing to wider business strategy
  • Ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality commercial outcomes

About You

We are seeking an established senior cost professional who can operate at Associate Director / Director level, likely with:

  • MRICS or equivalent professional qualification
  • Strong consultancy background in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management
  • Proven experience delivering complex UK construction projects
  • Demonstrable leadership and client-facing capability
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence at senior level

The Opportunity

  • Senior leadership role within a highly regarded consultancy
  • Strong pipeline of secured, high-profile work
  • Competitive salary with an enhanced bonus structure
  • Clear progression into broader leadership responsibility
  • Flexible and modern working culture

Next Steps

This is a confidential search. If you are open to a discreet conversation, we would be pleased to share further detail and explore whether it aligns with your longer-term career plans.

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