Cost Consultant Director

Posted a week ago by Carrington West

Location:
Birmingham
Salary/Rate:
£55,000 - £65,000/annum

Cost Consultant Director
 
Our client is seeking an experienced Cost Consultant Director to join their Team in Birmingham to lead their growing team.
This is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the cost consultancy division, working within a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.
The consultancy collaborates with developers, land promoters, and property and infrastructure owners across the UK, providing comprehensive cost management services to plan, design, and deliver complex projects.
 
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and vision for the cost consultancy division, aligning team goals with organizational objectives.
- Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates, viability analyses, and risk assessments for large-scale and complex projects.
- Lead the development of innovative cost management strategies, ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients.
- Drive the commercial success of the division by managing financial performance, resource allocation, and client relationships.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including developers, contractors, and project owners.
- Present high-level cost reports, value assessments, and financial appraisals to senior stakeholders and clients.
- Ensure compliance with current regulatory, legislative, and market trends, guiding the team to adapt to evolving industry standards.
- Oversee contract administration, procurement, and post-contract commercial services, providing expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead and mentor a team of cost consultants, fostering a culture of professional growth, innovation, and collaboration.
 
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a senior or director-level role within cost consultancy, quantity surveying, or project management.
- Strong track record of managing and delivering large-scale projects across the property or infrastructure sectors.
- In-depth knowledge of cost management processes, procurement, contract administration, and risk management.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a focus on driving performance and innovation.
- Superior communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field; professional membership (e.g., RICS) preferred.
 
 
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
JO0000054002
Job ID:
222418451
Applications:
Less than 10

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