Full job descriptionChartered Associate Director Quantity SurveyingRole: Associate Director– Quantity Surveying (Strategic Leadership)
Location: Oxford -Golden Triangle -Hub
Sector Focus: Life Sciences, R&D Facilities, & Commercial Consultancy
Key Accreditations: MRICS
Location: Oxford -Botley - Oxfordshire Outskirts-
Salary: £80,000 – £95,000+ per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus + Executive Benefits
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reference: ADCost26
Opportunity Overview: Chartered Associate Director QS, OxfordshireAre 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 CharteredAssociate Director 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.
Key Requirements for this Chartered Associate Director QS AppointmentRequirement
Detail & Expectation
Professional Status
MRICS (Essential)
Regional Network
Established contacts within the Oxford Golden Triangle
Technical Focus
High-value Life Sciences & Commercial P&L Management
Leadership
APC Mentorship & Team Growth (Sourcing talent for 2026 pipelines)
To be successful in this Director-level role, candidates must demonstrate:
Commercial Acumen: A proven track record in business development, fee generation, and maintaining high-value client relationships within the Oxfordshire region.
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 specialized R&D and Life Sciences facilities.
Network: An established professional network within the Oxford "Golden Triangle" is highly desirable.
Eligibility: Candidates must currently reside in the UK with full Right to Work. No Visa Sponsorship is available for this Director appointment.
The Role: Strategic Leadership & Multidisciplinary GrowthAs an Associate Director, 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 Directors 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.
Director Salary & Benefits: The Partnership TrackOur client recognizes that an Associate Director brings immense value. The package is designed to reflect this:
*Basic Salary: £65000 – £75,000+ 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, Flexitime.
*Health & Wellbeing: 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 Equity Partnership in the future.