Associate Partner Cost Consultancy

Chartered Associate Partner QS – Quantity Surveying – Leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy

Location:

Oxford (Botley / Oxfordshire Outskirts)

Salary: £80,000 – £95,000+ per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus + Executive Benefits

Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Reference: AP/Cost/26

Chartered Associate Partner QS, Oxfordshire. Are you a high‑calibre Commercial Management professional ready to take a defining step into a strategic leadership role?

Stafford Lawrence is exclusively partnering with a prestigious, award‑winning Multidisciplinary Consultancy on the outskirts of Oxford. We are seeking a Chartered Associate Partner QS /Cost to spearhead the Quantity Surveying division, driving growth within the Commercial, Residential, and world‑leading Life Sciences sectors.

This is a “career‑pinnacle” appointment. You will transition from pure technical delivery into a role defined by business strategy, high‑level client account management, and divisional P&L responsibility.

To be successful in this executive‑level role, candidates must demonstrate:

• Status:
  Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS) is essential.
• Commercial Acumen: A proven track record in business development, fee generation, and maintaining high‑value client relationships within the Oxfordshire region.
• Leadership:
  Experience managing a team of cost consultants, overseeing resourcing, and acting as an APC Mentor for the next generation of talent.
• Technical Authority:
  While leadership‑focused, you must remain a technical “touchstone” for complex matters including:
• Pre‑ and post‑contract cost management for multi‑million‑pound developments.
• Feasibility studies, procurement strategy, and final account negotiations.
• Strategic cost advice for specialised R&D and Life Sciences facilities.
• Network:
  An established professional network within the Oxford “Golden Triangle” is highly desirable.
• The Role:
  
  Strategic Leadership & Multidisciplinary Growth. As an Associate Partner, you will sit at the intersection of financial precision and business growth. Your duties will include:
• Business Development:
  Identifying and securing new instructions across the Oxford hub, specifically targeting the booming Science & Tech sectors.
• Team Evolution:
  Leading, motivating, and growing the Quantity Surveying team, ensuring quality control and professional standards are met across all projects.
• Cross‑Discipline
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Working alongside Partners in Building Surveying and Engineering to deliver integrated, “one‑firm” solutions for blue‑chip clients.
• P&L Responsibility:
  Managing departmental budgets, fee forecasting, and ensuring the commercial viability of the cost consultancy division.
• Executive
  
  Salary & Benefits:
  
  The Partnership Track. Our client recognises that an Associate Partner brings immense value. The package is designed to reflect this:
• Basic Salary: £80,000 – £95,000+ per annum (Negotiable based on experience).
• Performance Bonus:
  Highly competitive, performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Annual Leave: 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible Working:
  Hybrid Model (4 Days Office / 1 Day Home) and Flexitime.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Executive Private Medical Insurance and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Financial & Travel:
  Excellent pension provision and full travel expenses.
• Professional Support:
  Paid professional fees (RICS) and a clear pathway to Full Equity Partnership.