Associate Director - Quantity Surveying

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Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Associate Director - Quantity Surveying

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #99872

Location: Cambridge (+ flexible working)

Salary: c£80k-£90k (DOE) basic plus competitive benefits package

Company & Project:

A highly-regarded multi-disciplinary consultancy on the outskirts of Cambridge with a reputation in the local area which spans decades. The business combines deep-rooted heritage in the Cambridgeshire market with a robust future focused on innovation.
Their Cambridgeshire office is currently recruiting for an Associate Director level Quantity Surveyor to join their Residential sector team. This position is to be a key member of the senior team, mentoring other surveyors and trainees.
With one of the highest staff retention rates in the local area and a team of 15+ quantity surveyors, this consultancy is renowned for internal promotion; many of the current leadership team began their journey here as trainees, proving their commitment to long-term career investment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Leadership: Take complete ownership of high-profile Residential projects (values c£5m-£40m+) from early-stage feasibility through to final handover.

Core Commercial Delivery: Execute end-to-end quantity surveying and Employer's Agent duties, including advanced cost planning, pre-contract tendering, and robust contract administration (predominantly JCT and Design & Build).

Section 106 (S106) Management: Quantify financial contributions for local infrastructure, draft economic viability assessments, monitor legal compliance milestones, cost-estimate on-site community assets (such as affordable housing), and audit completed public infrastructure works.

Investment Partnership Advisory: Build detailed cash flow models to calculate IRR for partners, conduct financial and title due diligence on potential investment partners, draft risk-sharing commercial frameworks, and establish transparent tendering processes that align public procurement laws with private sector pace. xwwtmva

Client Engagement: Act as a primary client contact, managing expectations, delivering strategic advice, and nurturing long-term relationships through exceptional communication.

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