Director level Cost Manager - London in City of London

Turner Property Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing property and construction consultancy in the appointment of a Director levelCost Manager to join its expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Cost Manager with experience across multiple sectors, who is looking to take on a varied portfolio of projects while playing an active role in the continued growth of the business.

The business is open to candidates from a range of sector backgrounds, provided they have strong cost management experience and the commercial drive to develop client relationships and win new work.

Work winning and business development are essential elements of the role, so we are looking for someone who can combine strong technical cost management expertise with a genuine ability to build relationships and identify new opportunities.

The Role

You will provide cost management and quantity surveying expertise across a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with clients, consultants and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Alongside project delivery, you will play an important role in developing existing client relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to the company's wider business development and work-winning strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide cost management and quantity surveying services across a range of projects.
• Manage project costs from feasibility and early-stage estimates through to completion.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and financial reports.
• Undertake tender analysis and provide procurement advice.
• Monitor project expenditure, risks and cost forecasts.
• Manage valuations, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Provide commercially focused advice to clients and project teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare fee proposals and contribute to tender submissions.
• Identify opportunities for additional work and new business.
• Contribute actively to work winning and business development.
• Support the continued growth and development of the wider cost management team.

About You

• Strong cost management / quantity surveying experience.
• Experience working across multiple sectors or a broad project portfolio.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills.
• Excellent understanding of the construction and property market.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• The ability to manage projects and instructions independently.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• A proactive approach to business development.
• A proven interest in work winning and developing client relationships.
• The confidence to identify and pursue new opportunities.

Professional qualifications such as MRICS would be advantageous, although relevant experience will also be considered.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you can play a genuine role in shaping the future of the business.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio, develop long-term client relationships and have a direct impact on business development and work winning.

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