Director of Cost Management

A leading multidisciplinary property consultancy is seeking a Director of Cost Consultancy to strengthen their London leadership team. The successful Director of Cost Consultancy will oversee cost management commissions across residential, housing-led regeneration and wider public-sector property projects.

The Director of Cost Consultancy will combine project leadership with team management, client development and commercial strategy. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the Director of Cost Consultancy will ensure commissions are delivered to a high standard while identifying opportunities to expand existing relationships and secure new work.

This opportunity would suit an established Director of Cost Consultancy or senior Associate Director ready to take the next step. The Director of Cost Consultancy will have genuine influence over the direction of the cost management service, supporting team growth while maintaining strong relationships with clients across the London property market.

Director of Cost Consultancy - Key Responsibilities:

• Leading major cost management commissions from feasibility through to final account
• Providing strategic cost, procurement and commercial advice to clients
• Managing senior client relationships and acting as a trusted commercial adviser
• Overseeing project performance, profitability and service quality
• Leading and developing Quantity Surveying teams
• Supporting recruitment, mentoring and professional development
• Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to bids and fee proposals
• Developing relationships across residential, regeneration and public-sector markets
• Reviewing cost plans, tender documentation and commercial reporting
• Working alongside other consultancy disciplines to deliver coordinated client solutions

Director of Cost Consultancy - Candidate Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• MRICS qualified, with significant post-chartership experience
• Strong UK consultancy / PQS background
• Proven experience leading major residential or regeneration projects
• Established client-facing and business development capability
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, procurement and cost management
• Experience managing and developing Quantity Surveying teams
• Commercially astute with responsibility for fees, profitability and project performance
• Confident operating with senior clients and stakeholders

In Return:

• £95,000 - £110,000 per annum
• London-based senior leadership position
• Significant influence over the cost consultancy service
• High-level client and business development responsibility
• Opportunity to lead and grow an established team
• Exposure to major housing and regeneration programmes
• Clear scope for further progression within the business

Reference #DM23093

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