Partner (Cost Consultancy)

GEDON Recruitment PTY Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME cost consultancy in London seeks a Partner to drive project excellence and manage key client relationships. The role offers autonomy, influence, and a pathway to equity participation. Candidates should have significant experience at the Director or Partner level within cost consultancy, a strong track record in private-sector projects, and the ability to mentor teams. This senior leadership position features a competitive remuneration package and clear opportunities for business impact and growth.

Benefits

Clear progression towards equity/ownership

Competitive Partner-level remuneration

Influence over strategic direction

Qualifications

• Experience at Director or Partner level within a cost consultancy.
• Proven track record of delivering private-sector projects.
• Experience managing and mentoring quantity surveying teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level commercial and cost leadership across projects.
• Strengthen client relationships and support business development.
• Oversee team performance and mentor senior cost managers.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Client relationship management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS essential

Job description

About Our Client / The Business We Are Partnered With

We are partnered with a well-established, London-based SME cost consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial advice across private-sector development, prime residential, commercial offices, mixed-use schemes and select public-sector programmes. The firm has grown steadily through repeat clients, personal relationships and a reputation for rigour, transparency and senior-level engagement on every commission.

Operating with a boutique, partner-led delivery model, the business provides a level of attention, flexibility and commercial insight that differentiates it from larger corporate consultancies. Their clients include developers, family offices, asset managers and architects seeking a trusted cost advisor capable of supporting complex, design-led and commercially sensitive projects across London and the South East.

With a robust pipeline and strategic growth ambitions, the consultancy is strengthening its leadership structure to support increased demand for senior-level advisory and project oversight.

The Opportunity

The business is seeking an accomplished Partner to join its London leadership team and play a central role in driving project excellence, managing key client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the practice. This is a rare opportunity within an SME environment—offering genuine influence, autonomy and a clear pathway toward equity participation.

The role suits a commercially aware, relationship-driven leader who enjoys a hands‑on, client‑facing role while contributing to the strategic direction, operational performance and long-term development of the consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level commercial and cost leadership across a diverse portfolio of private-sector development projects.
• Strengthen existing client relationships while supporting targeted business development and work-winning activity.
• Lead major commissions, ensuring quality, consistency, commercial rigour and strong client engagement.
• Oversee team performance, mentoring senior cost managers and building capability within the consultancy.
• Shape service offerings, resource planning, fee proposals and commercial strategy in line with business objectives.
• Support internal operations including financial performance, governance and strategic planning.
• Represent the consultancy as a trusted advisor in senior client and design-team forums.
• Help drive the evolution and growth of the business while maintaining the firm’s boutique, partner-led ethos.

Required Experience & Background

• Strong experience at Director or Partner level within a cost consultancy, ideally with an SME or mid-tier consultancy background.
• Proven track record delivering private-sector projects such as commercial, residential, mixed-use or commercial refurbishment schemes.
• Demonstrable experience developing client relationships, securing repeat work and shaping business development strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior decision-makers and lead high-value commissions.
• Experience managing and mentoring quantity surveying teams within a consultancy environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline; MRICS essential.
• Highly credible and polished in client-facing environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a growth-focused SME setting.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance strategic responsibilities with hands-on project leadership.

What’s On Offer

• A senior leadership position within a respected, growing SME consultancy.
• Genuine influence over business growth, strategic direction and client development.
• Clear progression towards equity/ownership for the right individual.
• Opportunity to shape and elevate the London project portfolio.
• Competitive Partner-level remuneration with a transparent bonus and uplift structure.

How to Apply

Please forward your CV or professional profile to [e-mail] or contact 07481 954446 for a private discussion.