Associate Director Quantity Surveyor

Associate Director Quantity Surveyor
75,000 - 85,000

Permanent Bristol, South West Residential Commercial Education Healthcare Public  Sector

DefenceA leading consultancy with a strong pipeline across healthcare, life sciences, residential, commercial, and public sector frameworks is looking for an Associate Director to help lead and grow their Bristol QS team. This is a strategic hire with a blend of project leadership, client management, and team development.

What you’ll be doing :

Leading major projects and client accounts across multiple sectors

Overseeing cost management delivery from feasibility through to completion

Driving business development activity and maintaining key client relationships

Managing and mentoring a team of QSs, supporting career progression and technical development

Ensuring commercial performance across projects and contributing to regional strategy

Supporting bids, frameworks, and new work opportunities

What we’re looking for:

Chartered QS (MRICS) with significant consultancy experience

Strong background delivering complex projects across multiple sectors (e.g. healthcare, residential, commercial, education, defence)
Proven leadership or management experience within a QS team Confident client-facing ability with a commercial mindset

Experience contributing to business growth, bids, or frameworks

Strong communicator who can operate at both strategic and delivery level

What’s on offer:75,000 - 85,000+ salary depending on experience

Bonus scheme and enhanced benefits package

Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

Senior leadership exposure with real influence on regional growth

Clear route to Director level for the right person

If you’re looking for a step up into a leadership role with real autonomy and impact, get in touch with Max Condie on  for a confidential conversation, or apply directly.