Head of Quantity Surveying

A leading UK property consultancy is looking to appoint a Head of Quantity Surveying to lead its London Cost Management team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Project & Building Consultancy, this is a senior leadership position with responsibility for a team of five Cost Managers and a broad portfolio of commercial projects across London.

The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of an established team, strengthen key client relationships and play a significant role in the continued growth of the Cost Management offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of five Cost Managers, providing technical direction, mentoring and career development.
• Take overall responsibility for the quality and successful delivery of Quantity Surveying and Cost Management instructions.
• Oversee a varied portfolio of commercial projects, including refurbishment, fit out, development and major capital expenditure programmes.
• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients, developing trusted and long-term relationships.
• Support the team in winning new instructions and expanding existing client accounts.
• Identify opportunities to grow the London Cost Management offering and contribute to the wider Project & Building Consultancy strategy.
• Provide senior technical advice across cost planning, procurement, tendering, contract administration and cost reporting.
• Review project performance and ensure consistently high standards of service and commercial delivery.
• Work collaboratively with other service lines across the wider consultancy to identify opportunities and deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Support recruitment, team development and succession planning as the business continues to grow.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager with a strong commercial property background and the confidence to operate at a senior leadership level.

You will ideally be:

• MRICS qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
• An experienced Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager with a strong track record across commercial property.
• Currently operating at Associate Director, Director, Senior Director or Head of Cost Management level.
• Experienced in managing and developing a team.
• Comfortable managing senior client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Commercially minded, with experience of winning work and developing client relationships.
• Confident providing technical oversight across multiple projects.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with clients, colleagues and senior stakeholders.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a well-established property consultancy at a senior level and take genuine ownership of its London Quantity Surveying and Cost Management function.

Reporting to the Head of Project & Building Consultancy, you will have the autonomy to develop the team, strengthen existing client relationships and contribute to the wider growth strategy.

Package:

Up to £110,000 base salary + Car Allowance + Bonus

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