Cost Manager – Director (Consultancy)

Company: Joshua Robert Recruitment
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Location: Birmingham
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….

Posted: April 24th, 2025