Cost Management Director (Bristol or Birmingham)

jobs24.co.uk; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a capable senior project and cost manager to lead projects from inception to completion. This role involves managing resources, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, and delivering exceptional client solutions. You'll have the opportunity to work within a supportive team that values personal development and professional growth. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will contribute to the growth of the Project & Cost Management business while enjoying the benefits of a global firm. If you are ready to take on challenging work and make a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Supportive team culture

Global resources and support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial surveying.
• MRICS qualified with strong project and cost management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project work from inception to completion with minimal supervision.
• Network and market to build team profile and win new business.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Project Management

Cost Management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Clean driving license

Education

Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Job description

The team forms part of the 449 strong UK wide, Project Management & Building Consultancy Group across the UK and Ireland, supporting and working with the head of the team in the direct day to day management of the local team ensuring resources are managed and coordinated and that projects are delivered in accordance with CBRE technical and corporate standards.

Capable senior project and cost manager with the ability to deliver project work from inception to completion with the minimum of supervision to meet the project objectives and in accordance with company policies across a range of sectors. Able to cover both Project Management and Cost Management disciplines.

Operate within the local market including networking and marketing to build the profile of the team. Identify and win new business.

Form part of the National Offices Project & Cost Management Group and assist with the overall growth of the Project & Cost Management business.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. MRICS qualified Quantity Surveyor with at least 10 years relevant post qualification commercial surveying experience;
2. Good appreciation of professional and project-based matters;
3. Looks for opportunities to bring and build value, delivering client solutions which exceed expectations;
4. Ability to build teams appropriate to the delivery of client advice, with correct mixes of experience, skills and commerciality;
5. Good communication and interpersonal skills;
6. Able to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues;
7. Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a project;
8. Present a professional knowledgeable persona and possess business acumen;
9. Build, develop and maintain existing business and client relationships;
10. Organise and prioritise tasks so that they are completed within an agreed time frame;
11. Provide concise and clear written communication;
12. Understand the basics of the local and wider property market and CBRE's services;
13. Able to contribute to business development activities;
14. Able to plan and manage own workload;
15. Able to delegate whilst maintaining accountability and ensuring delivery;
16. Computer literate including Word, Excel and ideally MS Project;
17. Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met;
18. Accurate and excellent attention to detail;
19. Pro-active and enjoys working as part of a wider team;
20. Confident and assertive where required;
21. Sociable and outgoing;
22. Flexible approach to work;
23. Good role model for the team;
24. Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion;
25. Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients;
26. Clean driving license.

Birmingham - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Bristol - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Our Cost Consultancy service line is an integral part of CBRE's Building Consultancy Department. We are a supportive and friendly team that prides itself on promoting professionalism, personal development and enjoyable working relationships.

We work on projects across the UK as well as undertaking projects in several European countries. Our clients enjoy working with us and our aim is to exceed all of their expectations in providing a Best-in-class service. When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it's like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE (https://www.cbre.com/careers/careers-blog).

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations.