Associate Director Construction Consultancy

A growing property and construction consultancy in Manchester is looking for an Associate Director with strong Quantity Surveying and Project Management experience to join their successful project team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Director who can lead projects, manage people, develop client accounts, and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

The Associate Director will work closely with the Directors as part of the senior management team, helping to drive service quality, profitability, business development, staff development, and client satisfaction. The successful Associate Director will take ownership of key client accounts, lead a team, manage multiple projects, and deliver both Quantity Surveying and Project Management services across a broad range of sectors. This Associate Director role would suit a commercially minded Associate Director who is confident running large, complex projects independently.

You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.

The Associate Director's role

The Associate Director will take the lead on a range of construction projects, acting as the principal point of contact for clients, consultants, and wider project teams.

The Associate Director will be responsible for managing a team of Quantity Surveyors, Assistants, and Apprentices, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time, and in line with quality management procedures.

The Associate Director will also support business management opportunities, including business development, training, quality management, professional standards, networking, and marketing. They will act as Employer's Agent on Design and Build projects, manage key client relationships, identify new opportunities, and support the continued development of the team.

The Associate Director

The successful Associate Director will have:

• Prior experience working within a construction consultancy environment
• Strong Quantity Surveying and Project Management experience
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management, Project Management, or a related construction subject
• Ideally MRICS, or a clear commitment to achieving chartered status within 2 years
• Minimum 7 years' experience running their own Quantity Surveying and/or Project Management projects
• Experience managing and motivating a team
• Strong business development, networking, and client account management experience
• Experience acting as Employer's Agent on Design and Build projects
• Experience delivering large, complex projects independently
• Good measurement skills, ideally with CostX experience
• Strong communication, negotiation, organisation, and leadership skills
• A full UK driving licence and own car, with willingness to travel to sites across the UK

In Return?

• £65,000 - £80,000
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible working patterns
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare options
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive, ambitious, and growing team environment

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