Director - Cost Consultancy Services

Thomas Search Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cost consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Director to drive growth and deliver high-quality services. In this role, you will lead a collaborative team, work with major property investors, and manage high-profile projects. Ideal candidates will have MRICS status and a proven track record in cost consultancy. Competitive salary and flexible working offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

27 days annual leave

Flexible & hybrid working

Career development support

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality technical services.
• Ability to handle sensitive commercial matters as a trusted advisor.
• Experience in hitting financial targets and growing profitability.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Cost Consultancy service line across the UK.
• Deliver high-profile projects across multiple asset classes.
• Develop a community of practice across client offices.

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Business development

Technical expertise

Communication

Education

Degree with MRICS status

Job description

Director - Cost Consultancy Services (National) Various Location - London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester Thomas Search are working on behalf of an independent consultancy to appoint an experienced Director of Cost Consultancy to grow and deliver work in their growing and successful team. This is a chance to take on a client-facing, leadership role within a collaborative and forward-thinking practice, with exposure to major property investors, developers and occupiers across the UK. You\'ll play a key role in developing and growing the Cost Consultancy service line, while delivering for an impressive client base. Expect exposure to high-profile projects across multiple sectors - from industrial and office to residential, PBSA, and build-to-rent - giving you the chance to expand your expertise while working alongside market-leading investors and developers.

What You\'ll Do

• Growth of the clients Cost Consultancy service line across the UK
• High-profile client delivery across multiple asset classes
• Business development, networking and marketing initiatives
• Smarter ways of working: templates, processes & quality standards
• Operational improvements, innovation and best practice adoption
• Development of a "community of practice" across client offices
• Service line priorities, SMART actions & quarterly progress
• Knowledge sharing, case studies and thought leadership
• Celebrating and promoting successes internally & externally
• Coaching, supporting and developing colleagues

What We\'re Looking For

• A degree (or equivalent) with MRICS status and a strong technical foundation in cost consultancy
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality technical services and hands-on project work
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor, winning client confidence and handling sensitive commercial matters
• Commercial awareness and experience of hitting financial targets, with the drive to grow profitability
• A personal network and the potential to generate new opportunities for the team
• Natural leader who can inspire, mentor and coach colleagues, while supporting their growth
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communicator, able to engage clients and colleagues with clarity and confidence
• Tech-savvy, using digital tools to improve efficiency and share knowledge
• Awareness of the key challenges and trends in the commercial property sector
• Understanding of market dynamics and how they shape cost consultancy services
• Keen interest in emerging research, including continuous work on Redefining Building Performance
• Commitment to continuous personal development and keeping your expertise future-fit

What\'s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• Private healthcare, life assurance & personal accident cover
• 27 days annual leave + wellbeing & charity days
• Flexible & hybrid working (laptop & phone provided)
• Cycle scheme, season ticket loan & contributory pension
• Tailored career development and sponsored learning

Ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to be part of a progressive, people-first consultancy where your impact will be felt on some of the UK and Europe\'s most iconic projects.