Director of Cost Management - London, Leeds & Birmingham - Competitive salary dependant on level, ex

Turner Property Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Real Estate Consultancy is seeking a Director of Cost Management to drive business development and enhance client relationships. The successful individual will manage projects across various sectors and support a high-performing team. Ideal candidates are MRICS qualified professionals with strong leadership and client-facing skills. This role offers competitive salary, bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Flexible & hybrid working

Personal accident cover

Private healthcare

Life assurance

27 days annual leave

Charity leave

Annual wellbeing day

Pension contribution

Continuous professional development

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Mobile phone & laptop

Qualifications

• Ideally a relevant Degree and MRICS qualified.
• A hands-on leader, with a genuine interest in developing & inspiring a team.
• Highly experienced in client-facing roles with business development expertise.
• Currently operating at Associate Director level or above, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• A professional, confident and personable individual.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Director to grow the Cost Management service line.
• Drive business development and promote the Cost Management offering.
• Lead and mentor a high performing Cost Management team.
• Implement a business plan for sustained growth.
• Develop and mentor a high performing team.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Business development

Leadership skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant Degree

MRICS qualified

Job description

Due to sustained growth and increasing client demand, a highly-successful Real Estate Consultancy are now looking for a Director of Cost Management to join the business.

Location is flexible, you can be based out of one of the following offices: London, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh or Cambridge.

About the Role - Director of Cost Management

As Director of Cost Management, you will work closely with the Senior Director to strategically grow and develop the consultancy’s Cost Management service line. You will lead and deliver work for a prestigious client base, including high-profile investor, institutional, logistics and retail clients. Alongside driving new business, you will nurture existing client relationships and oversee the delivery of key projects across a range of sectors, including industrial, office, residential, student accommodation and build-to-rent.

In this pivotal leadership position, you will lead business development and promote the Cost Management offering, develop and implement a robust business plan for sustained growth, support, mentor and develop a high performing Cost Management team, build strong internal and external relationships through effective networking and ensure marketing and promotional materials remain up to date.

About the Consultancy

A UK-leading, BCorp certified consultancy with over 180 employees across a network of 11 offices. With a strong reputation, they’re known for putting their people first, with continuous professional development, progressive career opportunities and sponsored learning on offer. They foster a truly collaborative environment, with diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of the business.

About You - Director of Cost Management

• Ideally a relevant Degree and MRICS qualified
• A hands‑on leader, with a genuine interest in developing & inspiring a team
• Highly experienced in client‑facing roles, with a proven track record in business development
• Currently operating at Associate Director level or above, preferably within a consultancy environment
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
• A professional, confident and personable individual

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary dependant on level, experience & location
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible & hybrid working
• Personal accident cover
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 27 days annual leave
• Plus 1 day of charity leave per year and an annual wellbeing day
• Pension contribution
• Continuous professional development
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mobile phone & laptop

If you feel this opportunity could be the right fit for you, please contact Olivia Gregson at Turner Property Recruitment for more information.

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