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
Opportunity Overview
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.
Key Requirements for this Chartered Associate Partner QS Appointment
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.
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