Associate Director | Quantity Surveying | Cambridge, UK
Tsa Riley
Lead cost consulting and manage pre/post‑contract services for complex construction projects.
20 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Project Management
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Architecture
Sector Specialisms
Arts
Aviation
Education
Energy
Data
Defence
Commercial Property
Residential
Role
What you would be doing
cost management
cost administration
financial reporting
performance monitoring
contract advice
client relations
- Working in a leadership role alongside a team of Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers reporting directly into the Executive Director whilst providing a cost consulting role our clients.
- Administer cost/variation procedures.
- Build strong relationships and seek to identify business opportunities with existing and new clients in the local market.
- Provide advice on suitability and preparation of contract documents.
- Prepare management reports.
- Managing clients and taking an active role in the profit and loss management for individual client accounts.
- Provide advice on contractors, specialists, procurement routes, cost and programme solutions.
- Provide day-to-day cost management of projects from estimate preparation and cost planning through to final account settlements.
- Carry out full post contract surveying duties including establishing the effect of variations, settlement of accounts and disputes.
- Ensure that our clients achieve their stated objectives through close teamwork, proactive cost control and the provision of contractual advice.
- Monitor performance milestones and deliverables.
- Take an active role in managing, mentoring and supporting the development of junior staff within the Cambridge office.
- Attend and/or chair meetings with client.
- Lead on the communication of project statuses with the client.
- Prepare financial reports and oversee those of junior staff within the business.
What you bring
quantity surveyor
cost planning
jct/nec
stakeholder engagement
historic buildings
rics membership
- A relevant degree or masters qualification in quantity surveyor or similar equivalent subject
- The ability to autonomously carry out a full range of pre and post contract duties from conception through to final accounting.
- Strong cost planning skills and the ability to review technical drawings and fully grasp the complexities of what may not be shown on a drawing but needs to be considered for work being carried out on historic buildings.
- Familiar with common forms of contract such as JCT and NEC.
- Strong client facing and stakeholder engagement skills are essential and demonstrable experience of acting in the lead role to the client, providing traditional cost management services.
- Prior experience of working on historic and/or listed buildings is desirable.
- Full membership of a relevant professional body such as the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is desired.
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Company
Overview
130 Years
Consulting Heritage
The company has a long-standing history in consulting, reflecting its deep industry expertise and legacy.
25+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across multiple regions, combining local knowledge with global expertise.
- With a lineage rooted in consulting heritage, TSA Riley emerged from the union of expert firms to pioneer 'project consulting'.
- It follows projects end-to-end: planning, procurement, delivery, optimisation and decarbonisation—melding strategy, cost, carbon and disputes advisory.
- Its global teams bring both local nuance and worldwide expertise.
- Notable involvements span high-profile transport schemes: Crossrail, HS2, M25 upgrades, Heathrow works, East London Line and regional highway renewals.
- It delivers services in infrastructure, transport, property, energy and water sectors—blending systems engineering with cost and carbon insights.
- In 2024, it acquired niche systems-assurance specialist RGB Assurance, extending its reach into safety-critical software and hardware systems.
- Projects range from airport rail to highway renewals and smart motorways—showcasing depth in both traditional civil and high-tech systems work.
- Its global leadership team spans Australia, UK and New Zealand, united by a collaborative, integrity-driven approach across international markets.
- We are committed to providing innovative, practical, and sustainable engineering solutions
- We prioritize collaboration, openness, and respect, striving for excellence in everything we do
- We value integrity and hold ourselves accountable for delivering quality outcomes for our clients
- We embrace diversity of thought and seek opportunities to continuously learn and improve
- We foster a safe and supportive environment where individuals can thrive and succeed
2030
Net Zero Commitment
The company has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
- Focus on minimizing environmental impact through sustainable design and construction practices.
- Integrate energy efficiency and carbon reduction strategies into engineering solutions.
- Reduce waste and promote resource conservation in all operations.
- focused on increasing the representation of women in engineering roles.
- supports a work environment where all employees have equal opportunities for advancement.
- is working toward fostering a more inclusive culture, aiming for greater gender equality across all levels.
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