Project Director - Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryManchester, ENG, GBpermanentPosted: 8 April 2026
Apply NowThis is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, multidisciplinary consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK public and private sectors.
The business is recognised for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and strong client relationships, with a secured and growing pipeline of major programmes. Current and upcoming work includes large-scale, high-security public-sector developments exceeding £120m, alongside frameworks and flagship projects with leading defence organisations, central government departments, and custodial estates.
With a strong leadership structure already in place, this role offers the chance to step into a pivotal position with clear and transparent progression to Director level.
The Role
As Project Director - Quantity Surveying, you will take full ownership of a key service line, leading and developing a high-performing commercial team.
You will:
Lead delivery and client advisory services across multiple complex programmes
Operate at programme level on nationally significant, high-profile projects
Provide strategic commercial leadership across NEC3/NEC4 and JCT contracts, including governance, change control, and risk management
Oversee procurement, contract administration, and financial reporting to ensure successful programme outcomes
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Build and maintain strong client relationships across sensitive and complex stakeholder environments
Play a key role in shaping the growth and direction of the commercial function
About You
Proven experience at Associate / Project Director level within a consultancy environment
Strong track record delivering large-scale projects (£50m+), ideally within public sector or complex mixed-use schemes
Experience working on high-security or “blue light” environments is highly desirable
In-depth knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 and/or JCT contract administration
Commercially astute with excellent technical Quantity Surveying expertise
MRICS qualified (or equivalent)
Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills
Ambitious, with a desire to progress into a senior leadership/director-level role
Why Join?
Career-defining opportunity on nationally significant programmes
Clear, transparent pathway to Director level
Join a consultancy with a strong reputation and secured project pipeline
Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values autonomy and trust
Be part of a leadership team where your impact is visible and valued
Excellent support structure to help you succeed and grow
If this sounds like the next step in your career, or you’d like a confidential discussion, please contact (url removed)
The business is recognised for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and strong client relationships, with a secured and growing pipeline of major programmes. Current and upcoming work includes large-scale, high-security public-sector developments exceeding £120m, alongside frameworks and flagship projects with leading defence organisations, central government departments, and custodial estates.
With a strong leadership structure already in place, this role offers the chance to step into a pivotal position with clear and transparent progression to Director level.
The Role
As Project Director - Quantity Surveying, you will take full ownership of a key service line, leading and developing a high-performing commercial team.
You will:
Lead delivery and client advisory services across multiple complex programmes
Operate at programme level on nationally significant, high-profile projects
Provide strategic commercial leadership across NEC3/NEC4 and JCT contracts, including governance, change control, and risk management
Oversee procurement, contract administration, and financial reporting to ensure successful programme outcomes
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Build and maintain strong client relationships across sensitive and complex stakeholder environments
Play a key role in shaping the growth and direction of the commercial function
About You
Proven experience at Associate / Project Director level within a consultancy environment
Strong track record delivering large-scale projects (£50m+), ideally within public sector or complex mixed-use schemes
Experience working on high-security or “blue light” environments is highly desirable
In-depth knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 and/or JCT contract administration
Commercially astute with excellent technical Quantity Surveying expertise
MRICS qualified (or equivalent)
Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills
Ambitious, with a desire to progress into a senior leadership/director-level role
Why Join?
Career-defining opportunity on nationally significant programmes
Clear, transparent pathway to Director level
Join a consultancy with a strong reputation and secured project pipeline
Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values autonomy and trust
Be part of a leadership team where your impact is visible and valued
Excellent support structure to help you succeed and grow
If this sounds like the next step in your career, or you’d like a confidential discussion, please contact (url removed)