Cost Manager - Director (Consultancy)

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding global consultancy is seeking an ambitious Cost Manager with a Quantity Surveying focus at Director level. This role offers the chance to lead high-value projects and collaborate with prestigious clients, ensuring excellence in cost management. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and professional growth, and take your career to new heights in a supportive environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the business while making a significant impact in the property landscape.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Performance-related incentives

Career progression opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost management within property or construction sectors.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cost management and quantity surveying for high-value projects.
• Provide strategic advice on cost-effective solutions and financial forecasting.

Skills

Cost Management

Quantity Surveying

Leadership

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Client Management

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

A rapidly expanding, global property consultancy is seeking an ambitious and experienced Cost Manager with a Quantity Surveying focus at Director level to join their high-performing team in the UK. Following a series of high-profile client wins, this is a unique opportunity to work with some of the most prestigious names in the industry and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the cost management and quantity surveying aspects of large, high-value projects across a diverse range of sectors, ensuring delivery to the highest standards.
• Take full ownership of cost planning, budgeting, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to completion.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on cost-effective solutions, risk management, and financial forecasting.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with high-profile clients, acting as the key point of contact for all cost-related matters.
• Collaborate with senior leadership within the business to support overall company growth and strategic objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and high performance.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Extensive experience in cost management and quantity surveying within the property or construction sectors, with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Significant experience working with high-profile clients, with the ability to influence and advise at the most senior levels.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams towards achieving business goals.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working within a consultancy setting, ideally with a global or multi-national focus.
• Relevant qualifications such as MRICS, or equivalent, are highly desirable.

What s on Offer:

• High-profile exposure within a rapidly expanding, global consultancy setting.
• The opportunity to work with prestigious clients and lead major cost management initiatives that will shape the property landscape.
• A highly competitive salary and benefits package, with performance-related incentives.
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities in line with company growth.
• A collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic working environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Cost Manager with a Quantity Surveying focus at Director level to join a forward-thinking, rapidly expanding firm with big ambitions and an impressive track record. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact within a global consultancy, we want to hear from you.