Associate Quantity Surveyor

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Your new company
An established and highly regarded independent firm of Chartered Quantity Surveyors, with offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh, is seeking to appoint an Associate Director to join its senior leadership team. With over four decades of experience, the firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused consultancy services across a broad range of sectors, including residential, hospitality, education, retail, and conservation. Known for its technical excellence and integrity, the firm takes a proactive approach to cost management, offering strategic insight and tailored solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

What sets this consultancy apart is its commitment to anticipating and managing costs rather than simply reporting them. This philosophy is embedded in its approach to cost planning, value management, cost control, and whole life costing. Consultants are supported by a comprehensive internal cost database and modern digital tools, enabling advice that is both rigorous and responsive. The firm also combines the scale and expertise of a national practice with the attentiveness and flexibility of a boutique operation, fostering long-standing client relationships built on trust and collaboration.

Internally, the organisation benefits from a stable and experienced leadership team that is actively involved in both project delivery and strategic growth. It promotes a working environment that values professionalism, respect, and continuous development, with recent internal promotions reflecting a strong commitment to recognising and nurturing talent.

Your new role
As Associate Director, you will take on a senior leadership position within the cost consultancy function. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of services across a diverse and high-value portfolio, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and ensuring that consultancy outputs align with best practice and commercial objectives. The role will involve strategic client engagement, operational planning, and the mentoring of internal teams, with a focus on maintaining the firm's reputation for excellence and responsiveness.

You will lead commissions across key sectors including residential development, hospitality and leisure, education, retail, and heritage conservation. These projects range in value from modest refurbishments to large-scale new builds exceeding £75 million. Your role will be central to ensuring that cost advice is not only accurate and timely but also strategically aligned with the client's broader commercial and operational goals.

In addition to project leadership, you will contribute to the development of the business, supporting growth initiatives and helping to shape the future direction of the consultancy. This is a role that demands both technical competence and strategic insight, offering the opportunity to influence outcomes at both project and organisational levels.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to hold chartered status (MRICS) and bring a demonstrable track record in senior cost consultancy roles, ideally within a consultancy environment. You should possess strong commercial awareness, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a consultative approach to client engagement. The role requires a high level of strategic thinking, leadership capability, and proficiency in modern cost management platforms.

You will be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values quality and innovation, and is committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for clients and colleagues alike.

What you'll get in return
This opportunity offers more than just a senior title - it provides a platform for meaningful impact within a respected and forward-thinking consultancy. You will be joining a business that values its people and invests in their development, offering a working environment that is both professionally stimulating and personally supportive.The role comes with a salary of up to £65,000, dependent on experience, and is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package. This includes flexible working arrangements, structured career development pathways, and access to a wide variety of high-profile projects across Scotland and the wider UK. You will benefit from direct exposure to strategic decision-making, client engagement at the highest level, and the opportunity to shape the future of the consultancy's cost management offering.

The firm places a strong emphasis on internal progression and recognises the importance of leadership continuity. You will be working alongside experienced directors who are actively involved in both project delivery and business growth, within a culture that values collaboration, respect, and long-term career investment.

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