Associate Director Cost Manager

Fortis Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Search is seeking an Associate Director – Cost Manager to lead the establishment and growth of its London Cost Management team. This senior role focuses on developing a new service line, building a strong client base and guiding cost management across diverse projects.

You will drive strategic direction, mentor staff, and work with colleagues to deliver high-quality services while pursuing growth opportunities within a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in London.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in UK construction consultancy.
• Strong background in cost management and QS principles.
• Experience operating at Associate level or ready to step up.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and growth of a London Cost Management team.
• Drive growth and strategic direction of the Cost Management service.
• Build and maintain client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Lead and oversee cost management and QS services across projects.
• Provide commercial leadership and guidance to clients and project teams.
• Support business development, fee proposals and client presentations.
• Recruit, mentor and develop Cost Management professionals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary consultancy.

Skills

Cost Management

Quantity Surveying

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationships

Negotiation

Education

MRICS (or working towards)

Job description

An established multidisciplinary construction consultancy, with a strong presence across England, is looking to appoint an Associate Director – Cost Manager to lead the establishment and growth of its Cost Management team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded Cost Management professional to take ownership of a growing service line, develop a team and play a key role in the continued expansion of the consultancy's London presence.

You will have the opportunity to shape the department, influence its strategic direction and work closely with colleagues across the wider business to deliver high-quality services to an established and growing client base.

The Role

As Associate Director, you will take a lead role in developing and growing the London Cost Management offering.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the establishment and development of a new Cost Management team in London.
• Driving the growth and strategic direction of the Cost Management service.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
• Leading and overseeing cost management and quantity surveying services across a range of projects.
• Providing commercial leadership, advice and guidance to clients and project teams.
• Supporting business development, fee proposals and client presentations.
• Recruiting, mentoring and developing talented Cost Management professionals.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary consultancy.

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Cost Management professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career and embrace a leadership opportunity.

You will ideally bring:

• Significant experience within a UK construction consultancy.
• A strong background in Quantity Surveying and Cost Management.
• Experience operating at Associate level, or the ambition and capability to step up.
• A proven ability to manage client relationships and develop business opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness and technical knowledge across the construction sector.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
• MRICS or working towards.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £90,000, depending on experience.
• An opportunity to lead and build a new London Cost Management team.
• A senior leadership position within an established multidisciplinary consultancy.
• The opportunity to influence business growth and shape a developing service line.
• A collaborative working environment with an established consultancy operating across England.
• Genuine scope for long-term career progression.