Director - Quantity Surveying - Infrastructure in Bristol

Vertical Recruitment is working with a highly regarded global consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Director of Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management to support its continued growth across the UK infrastructure and energy markets. This is a senior appointment within an established international business delivering major programmes across nuclear, defence and electricity infrastructure, working alongside some of the UK's leading organisations in highly regulated and technically complex environments. With a strong pipeline of secured commissions and long-standing client relationships, the consultancy is looking for an experienced commercial leader to take responsibility for major projects, provide strategic commercial advice and support the continued development of its infrastructure offering.

The opportunity would suit someone based in Bristol or the surrounding South West region who is comfortable working remotely, managing significant commissions and maintaining close relationships with clients and project teams across the UK.

The Opportunity

As Director, you will lead major Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management commissions across nuclear, defence and electricity infrastructure. Working directly with senior client stakeholders, you will oversee commercial delivery, provide strategic advice and manage complex contractual and commercial matters throughout the project lifecycle. The position combines hands-on commercial leadership with client relationship management, team development and opportunities to contribute to the consultancy's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead major Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management commissions across nuclear, defence and electricity infrastructure.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to major clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee cost management, procurement, contract administration and commercial performance.
• Manage complex NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including risk, change management and contractual matters.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Take responsibility for commission performance, including fees, resources, profitability and quality.
• Lead and mentor commercial teams, providing technical guidance and support.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client accounts and secure additional commissions.
• Support business development and the continued growth of the consultancy's infrastructure offering.
• Maintain high standards of commercial governance, risk management and project delivery.

About You

We’re looking for an established Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management professional with significant experience delivering major infrastructure or energy-related commissions. You will ideally have:

• Extensive experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or Commercial Management within a consultancy environment.
• Previous experience at Associate Director or Director level, or equivalent senior commercial leadership responsibility.
• A strong track record of delivering major nuclear, defence, electricity, energy or infrastructure commissions.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Experience managing commercial performance, project budgets, procurement and contractual risk.
• Established relationships with major infrastructure, energy or defence clients.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and providing strategic commercial advice.
• Experience leading and developing commercial teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship management skills.
• MRICS qualification preferred.
• Based in Bristol or the surrounding South West region, with flexibility to travel when required.

Experience across all three core sectors is not essential. A strong background in major infrastructure, particularly within highly regulated environments, would be highly relevant.

What’s on Offer?

This is an opportunity to join a respected global consultancy with established client relationships, a strong pipeline of major commissions and a collaborative approach to project delivery. The position offers:

• A senior Director-level appointment within a global consultancy.
• Responsibility for major nuclear, defence and electricity infrastructure commissions.
• Exposure to nationally significant and technically complex programmes.
• Remote working flexibility for someone based in Bristol or the South West.
• Direct involvement with major UK infrastructure and energy clients.
• Significant autonomy over commercial delivery and client relationships.
• The opportunity to influence business growth and develop long-term client partnerships.
• A collaborative working environment alongside experienced commercial and technical professionals.
• Continued professional development and opportunities for senior leadership progression.

This is an opportunity for an established Quantity Surveying Director or experienced Associate Director looking to take ownership of major commissions, strengthen strategic client relationships and play an important role within a growing global consultancy.