Associate / Director - Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Salary/Rate:Commensurate with experience + benefits (dependent on experience)
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Manchester
County:Greater Manchester
Sector:Built Environment & Surveying, Quantity Surveying
Job ref:CK2471380
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About the Role

About the Opportunity:

Are you a Chartered Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Associate or Director-level professional to help grow and develop our Manchester presence. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the direction of a regional office, with full backing and support from an experienced and well-established team based in London.

The successful candidate will join a respected, client-focused consultancy with a strong pipeline of work across the North West, including major façade remediation and high-profile building projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong local network and a desire to make their mark in a growing market.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Growth: Drive the growth of the Manchester office, with a focus on building client relationships and developing the business locally.

Project Delivery: Lead and deliver high-quality quantity surveying services across a range of projects, from inception to completion.

Employer’s Agent / Contract Administration: Take a hands-on role in contract management and project oversight, ensuring best-in-class delivery.

Façade Remediation: Manage and advise on complex façade remediation projects, ensuring compliance, budget control, and programme delivery.

Client Engagement: Use your knowledge of the local market to build strong client relationships and support ongoing business development.

Collaboration: Work closely with both the Manchester and London teams to ensure seamless service delivery and shared success.

 

Key Requirements:

  • MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor (essential)
  • 10+ years’ experience in a PQS or consultancy environment
  • Proven track record of managing and delivering high-quality surveying services
  • Strong knowledge of the North West property and construction market
  • Experience in façade remediation projects is advantageous
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and client engagement skills

What’s on Offer:

  • A genuine opportunity to shape and grow a regional office
  • Competitive salary and benefits, tailored to your experience
  • Career development into a senior leadership role
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Exposure to exciting and meaningful projects across the region

How to Apply: This is a fantastic chance for a forward-thinking Quantity Surveyor to step into a leadership role and help drive the success of a growing office with the full support of an established London team.

Please contact Caroline Kingsley for a confidential discussion or apply via the advert for immediate consideration.

E: caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk 

M: 07768 381831

Book a call: https://calendly.com/caroline-200/15min

For more roles, visit www.kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk

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