Associate Cost Consultant

Conrad Consulting Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London is seeking an Associate Cost Consultant to drive business growth, mentor a team, and manage complex projects. The ideal candidate will be MRICS qualified with a strong consultancy background and a record of delivering high-value projects. This role includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working, parental leave, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Hybrid working with tech support

Enhanced parental leave

Private healthcare

Car allowance

25+ days holiday

Structured APC support

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in consultancy.
• Track record of delivering complex, high-value projects.
• Ability to support team growth and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost consultancy commissions from inception to completion.
• Maintain senior-level relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor a team of consultants and graduates.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Leadership skills

Client-facing roles

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Associate Cost Consultant – London

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + bonus

Location: London

Sectors: Commercial, Residential, Retail

A well-respected consultancy is seeking an Associate-level Cost Consultant to join its London office. This leadership role offers the chance to shape client relationships, drive business growth, and mentor a high-performing team.

Working directly with directors, you'll take ownership of large-scale commercial and residential projects, provide strategic advice, and influence the direction of both projects and the business itself.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead major cost consultancy commissions from inception to completion
• Maintain senior-level relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Drive fee generation, pipeline development, and business planning
• Manage and mentor a team of consultants and graduates
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the London office

What We're Looking For

• MRICS qualified with extensive post-qualification experience
• Strong consultancy background with demonstrable leadership skills
• Track record of delivering complex, high-value projects
• Commercially astute and confident in client-facing roles
• Ability to support team growth and contribute to business development

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package, including:
• Hybrid working with tech support (iPhone & laptop)
• Enhanced parental leave and private pension
• Private healthcare (after 3 months)
• Tax-free Employee Ownership Trust bonus (after 12 months)
• Car allowance (post-chartership)
• 25+ days holiday with long service and buy-back options
• Structured APC support, paid professional fees, and CPD investment
• Perkbox rewards, regular socials, and staff away days