Director Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure (NEC3/NEC4)

Description

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a forward-looking consultancy as a board-level member, driving major infrastructure programmes across the UK. You will shape commercial strategy and lead a talented team of Quantity Surveyors, playing a key role in the delivery of critical, high-profile projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate based in Chelmsford (or surrounding areas) to take a senior leadership role, contributing to strategic business growth, delivering complex infrastructure projects, and shaping the future direction of a growing consultancy. The role is primarily office-based in Chelmsford, with occasional travel to client offices and project sites.

• Mentor and guide team members to support career development and succession planning.
• Maintain awareness of project and commercial risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Drive business development, leveraging personal contacts and sector knowledge to win new work.
• Agree and manage project fees, forecasts, and profitability.
• Develop and enhance client services, creating value propositions and innovative solutions.
• Act as a key Account Manager for existing clients, generating repeat business and long-term relationships.
• Support strategic business planning, including annual service line budgets and setting SMART objectives.
• Continuously develop leadership and management skills to contribute effectively at board level.
• Undertake fee-earning work on major infrastructure programmes to the highest professional standards.
• Lead and manage a commercial team, ensuring delivery excellence across all projects.

Requirements

• Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience managing teams and developing high-performing commercial departments.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• 15+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying, including senior leadership experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to win work and develop long-term client relationships.
• Extensive experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and major infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client offices (typically 2–3 nights per week maximum).

Benefits

• Company laptop, mobile phone, and professional development support.
• Long-term career progression and influence within a growing consultancy.
• Opportunity to work alongside an ambitious and growing leadership team.
• Private healthcare and pension benefits.
• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to experience.
• Flexible working arrangements, including occasional remote work.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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