This is a strategic leadership appointment within a business delivering some of the UK's most complex infrastructure, energy, utilities, nuclear and industrial programmes. With an established client base, a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment across the region, you'll play a key role in shaping both project delivery and the future growth of the business.
Unlike many senior roles, you'll remain close to delivery, leading high-profile commissions while developing client relationships, mentoring teams and driving regional growth.
About the Business
This independent consultancy is recognised for delivering high-quality commercial, project management and advisory services across major capital programmes. Their reputation has been built on technical excellence, collaborative working and long-term client partnerships within highly regulated sectors.
Projects are Director-led, meaning senior leaders remain actively involved throughout the project lifecycle, providing clients with experienced commercial advice while supporting and developing the teams around them.
Their portfolio spans:
Nuclear
Energy
Utilities
Infrastructure
Process & Industrial
Major Capital Programmes
Civil Engineering
The Role
As Director, you'll take ownership of major commissions while helping shape the strategic direction of the North West business.
Working alongside senior leadership, you'll develop existing client relationships, identify new opportunities, support business development and lead multidisciplinary commercial teams delivering complex projects under NEC contracts.
This role offers the opportunity to influence both regional growth and the wider business while remaining involved in technically challenging projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the successful delivery of major quantity surveying and commercial management commissions
Build and strengthen relationships with key infrastructure, utilities, energy and nuclear clients
Drive business development and secure new opportunities
Support the growth strategy of the North West business
Mentor and develop commercial teams
Oversee commercial performance, fee management and profitability
Provide expert commercial advice across NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
Ensure high standards of governance, risk management and project delivery
Contribute to business planning and long-term strategic growth
About You
You'll be an established commercial leader with consultancy experience across infrastructure, energy or other major capital projects.
You'll ideally have:
Significant Quantity Surveying and commercial management experience
Experience operating at Associate Director or Director level
Strong client relationship and business development skills
A background within infrastructure, utilities, energy, nuclear, industrial or process sectors
Excellent NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge
MRICS (preferred)
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
A collaborative leadership style with strong commercial awareness
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a business where Directors genuinely influence projects, clients and the future direction of the company.
You'll benefit from:
A genuine leadership role within a growing North West business
Director-led delivery across nationally significant infrastructure and energy programmes
Long-term client relationships and secured project pipeline
The opportunity to shape regional growth and strategy
A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with minimal bureaucracy
Clear progression within an expanding global consultancy
Ongoing investment in leadership and professional development
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveying Director to join a consultancy where you'll have real influence, work on industry-leading projects and help drive the next phase of regional growth
Salary description
£90000.00 - £95000.00 per year