Tired of being just another cog in the machine?
This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up.
We're recruiting on behalf of a young, ambitious construction consultancy in Preston that's rewriting the rulebook - and they're looking for an Associate Director (Quantity Surveyor) to help drive their next phase of growth.
This isn't about slotting into a rigid corporate structure. This is about stepping into a key leadership role at a business that's small enough for you to make a real impact, who are already building a portfolio that punches well above its weight.
What's the deal?
This consultancy was founded by industry leaders who wanted to do things differently - less bureaucracy, more creativity; less box-ticking, more value-adding. They're growing fast, winning exciting projects across commercial, residential, heritage, and public sectors, and are now looking for someone who can own the QS function at a senior level.
They're not looking for someone to follow.
They're looking for someone to build with.
What you'll be doing:
1. Leading cost consultancy services across a variety of design-led, high-quality projects
2. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients - commercially sharp and solution-focused
3. Mentoring and developing junior talent (and helping grow the QS team from the ground up)
4. Playing a hands-on role in shaping business strategy, processes, and culture
5. Working closely with the founders on growth, innovation, and long-term vision
What you bring:
1. MRICS with solid experience in consultancy-side Quantity Surveying
2. A portfolio that shows you can handle complex, multi-sector projects
3. Entrepreneurial energy - you're comfortable with autonomy, thrive on responsibility, and love making things happen
4. A collaborative, team-first mindset
5. The ambition to grow into a full Director (and equity holder) role as the business scales
What's in it for you:
1. A real say in how the business evolves
2. A clear route to Directorship
3. Exciting, design-led projects with clients who care about quality
4. A collaborative, non-corporate environment where ideas win
5. Competitive salary + performance bonus + flexibility
This is more than a job.
It's a chance to help build a business from the inside. To leave your mark. To grow something that reflects your own vision and ambition.
Please get in touch today with our Property and Housing Specialist Jonathan Kirby on (phone number removed) for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV.
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