A leading consultancy renowned for delivering high-quality, bespoke, high-value projects is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveying Director to establish and lead its London office. This is a rare opportunity to shape the vision, culture, and growth of a new regional hub, leading complex projects and building a high-performing team from the ground up.

The consultancy prides itself on technical excellence, meticulous delivery, and a supportive yet ambitious culture. This is a role for a confident MRICS-qualified professional who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment and wants to make a real impact on both projects and team development.

About the Consultancy

The organisation delivers bespoke, technically complex projects across multiple sectors, combining strategic advisory with hands-on commercial and project management. Their way of working is highly collaborative, structured, and commercially focused, emphasising quality, innovation, and client outcomes.

The team brings over 100 years of combined experience and a portfolio that has commercially influenced more than £650m of construction work. They are recognised for delivering tailored, technically rigorous solutions that help clients navigate complex cost, contract, and risk challenges effectively. Working closely with private clients, developers, contractors, and stakeholders, the consultancy focuses on maximising value, mitigating risk, and optimising outcomes on every assignment.

Directors are expected to champion quality, foster client trust, mentor emerging talent, and drive revenue growth across the office and project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the London office, shaping strategy, culture, and operational standards.
• Provide visible, in-person leadership, inspiring a high-performing team.
• Develop and maintain strategic client relationships, ensuring successful project delivery.
• Oversee commercial and contract management for high-value, complex projects.
• Mentor, coach, and recruit top-tier QS professionals to build a market-leading practice.
• Drive business growth, revenue generation, and long-term commercial success.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive senior QS experience in a consultancy environment, ideally with exposure to complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and inspire teams in a high-profile office start-up or growth setting.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing large budgets and delivering business results.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills at a senior level.
• MRICS accreditation is essential.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Up to £120k + pension + bonus
• Performance-related bonus: linked to clearly defined KPIs and revenue generation
• Future upside: scope for enhanced rewards and potential equity participation as the London office grows
• Fully office-based leadership role, providing autonomy, visibility, and the ability to make a strategic impact

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a rare, high-profile opportunity to build a new London office from scratch, lead complex, high-value projects, and shape both the consultancy’s culture and commercial growth. If you are a confident, hands-on MRICS professional seeking visible leadership and the chance to influence both people and projects, this is a role with real impact and long-term potential.