Cost Manager Director

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Cost Manager Director to lead non-housing projects across the Midlands. This role offers the chance to build and lead a team while directly engaging with clients to ensure satisfaction and growth. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and project management skills, with a background in the education sector being a plus. The position not only promises a competitive salary but also presents a long-term opportunity to acquire equity in the company, making it a compelling prospect for ambitious professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in the education sector preferred.
• Solid experience in cost plans and tender documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-housing projects and manage a team.
• Organize cost plans and supervise team work.
• Act as the main client contact and grow client accounts.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Cost Planning

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Chartered Member of the RICS

Degree in Cost Management or Quantity Surveying

Job description

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TheCost Manager Director is required to join this consultancy to lead non-housing projects across the Midlands area, as the employer has offices in Leicester and Birmingham.

Education sector experience would be ideal to bring in new clients and build the business. Initially, the Director would act as a Team leader and build their own team, as well as undertake some work themselves.

You will work closely with the Partners of the business. The attractive predisposition to the Director is that long term there is an opportunity to acquire company equity.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Take the management and Cost/Commercial lead on a range of non-housing projects.
• To build and grow their team
• Organising cost plans and tender documents
• To supervise the work of their team
• Act as the principal point of contact with the clients
• Take responsibility for a number of key client accounts and to build relationships with them to ensure satisfaction with the service provided
• Identify areas in which the client accounts can be grown further

Desired Skills and Experience

• Suitable Director-level candidates will have some solid experience in undertaking or organising cost plans and tender documents.
• Experience in the education sector would be preferred.
• Good leadership skills
• Capable of running multiple projects independently.
• Able to demonstrate a strategic approach and problem-solving skills and capacity.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Chartered Member of the RICS (or equivalent) ideally
• A degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying or similar is desirable.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This consultancy is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design business with a reputation for sustainable and striking design. Their expertise is in the residential, education, commercial, retirement, leisure and mixed-use sectors.

This is an attractive opportunity for the suitable Cost Manager Director candidate, as longer term there is an opportunity to acquire shares and to become a Partner with this leading business.

Full company overview details will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary negotiable based on experience.