Head of Cost Management UK&I

Jones Lang LaSalle; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in London is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Cost Management for UK & Ireland. This role involves leading the Cost Management team, overseeing financial performance, and developing growth strategies. Candidates should have significant experience in Cost Management, outstanding interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to build strong client relationships. The position is on-site in London and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits

Inclusive company culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading Cost Management teams and building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Profile in the commercial development sector to support business expansion.
• Successful execution of growth strategies and recognized as a leader in Cost Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK&I Cost Management business and manage financial performance.
• Develop a growth strategy and engage with key stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of inclusivity and manage team resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Growth strategy development

Client relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Description

Senior Director, Head of Cost Management – UK & Ireland

Role

The role is to lead and take full responsibility for the UK&I Project & Development Services Cost Management business including our people and financial performance. Reporting to the Head of PDS & Tétris UK&I this role will involve building and growing our capability across our existing teams and also expanding our offering into new sectors and locations across UK&I.

Responsibilities

• Leadership - work with the Head of PDS & Tétris UK&I and other key stakeholders within JLL to set the business plan for UK&I Cost Management and lead the delivery of this plan. This will include being a figurehead and ambassador for the team, both within the firm and outside.
• Financial - take full responsibility for the financial performance of the UK&I Cost Management business supporting the wider UK&I PDS business with meeting its financial performance targets. This includes setting and delivering to budget, profitability and productivity of the team, and all aspects of the billing and cash collection.
• Growth - work with the key stakeholders within PDS and wider business to develop a clear growth strategy for the UK&I Cost Management business. Engage with the other PDS service line, sector and regional leads to identify and secure new work driving a growth mindset within the team.
• Delivery - where necessary, lead on delivery of projects and engender a culture of high performance and innovation across the team. Promote the adoption of new technologies to enhance our service delivery to clients and improve efficiencies across the project lifecycle.
• People & Culture - set the tone and promote a culture of inclusivity creating a true team dynamic with a sense of pride and belonging.
• Resourcing & Recruitment - responsible for the efficient management of resources across all grades within the team. Identify capability and resource gaps and work with the recruitment team to attract and recruit the best talent into the Cost Management business.
• Business development
  • Build and own relationships with key clients for the Cost Management team while also promoting the wider offering of all PDS business lines.
  • Build relationships across JLL and actively support a OneJLL approach to maximise value to our clients and cross selling opportunities for PDS and the wider business.
  • Identify and lead on key pursuits/must wins and engaging with the pursuits team as required.
  • Ownership of the pipeline data for the team ensuring accuracy of reporting
  • Attend key industry events and conferences, with speaking slots where appropriate.
  • Support the marketing team on the development of promotional materials and collateral to champion the capability of the team internally and externally and promote the JLL brand for Cost Management services in UK&I.

Characteristics, Skills and Experience

• Experience of leading and growing Cost Management teams creating a one team dynamic and building successful relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience and profile in the commercial development sector to support expansion of our Cost Management business.
• Planning and successful execution of growth strategies.
• Recognised in the UK (preferably London) market as a leader in Cost Management.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of financial metrics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - confident with client interaction and giving presentations.
• Ability to interpret complex information, solve problems and bring forward solutions.
• Flexible and comfortable working in a multi-stakeholder business.

Location: On-site – London, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page. I want to work for JLL.

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