Associate Director - Cost Management

A fantastic Associate Director Cost Management job opportunity for a Senior Consultant or Associate Director to join a premium cost consultancy in London. They undertake premium fit out and refurbishment projects in Central London.

This role has excellent prospects for an individual who is seeking to be part of a smaller dynamic organisation and has a strong ambition to progress, enjoys working collaboratively and ultimately desires to become part of the senior management team.

As well as technical competence, this employer is looking for someone with the ability to think laterally, who possesses first class communication skills, has strong commercial awareness and will provide a first-class cost management service to premium Clients and who has the desire and ability to be involved in a successful Business Development process.  

Project Details

The Associate Director Cost Management job role with this premium niche cost consultancy organisation is a critical new position within the team. The core business of this employer relates to the highest quality fit out and refurbishment work on commercial, residential, retail and hospitality projects mostly located around Central London.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Cost Management Associate Director job is a client facing role where meeting / exceeding client expectations is paramount.  Full Associate Director Cost Management job duties comprise:

• Managing commercial aspects of top-end fit out / refurbishment commissions and/or projects with duties to include governance, fee management activities, internal job costings and managing resource requirements.
• Preparing fee proposals and bid submissions.
• Managing the client relationship and taking responsibility for service delivery on a project basis in conjunction with other colleagues.
• Responsible for writing, editing and preparing client reports as well as reviewing the commercial situation and advising the client accordingly.
• Take the lead and monitor all work executed at all stages to ensure that an accurate, professional and quality service is delivered to clients
• Play a key role in generating repeat business and generating new business opportunities/market opportunities. Able to develop client relationships and support the growth of the company by seeking and securing opportunities with new clients.
• Manage trainee, assistant and graduate colleagues, including undertaking performance and development reviews and mentoring/coaching less experienced colleagues.
• Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of construction types, forms of procurement and techniques including construction costs, and ability to knowledgeably and confidently advise the client
• Strong client / customer management skills, including ability to manage expectations.
• Ability to represent the company during bid interviews
• Competent knowledge of a range of procurement options.
• A practical understanding of construction risk and commercial management.
• Effective people management and time management skills, including able to train and mentor less experienced members of staff.
• Able to manage a project throughout its lifecycle.
• A good understanding of current construction tools and initiatives 

Desired Skills and Experience

• Possess previous cost management experience in the London Fit Out and Refurbishment sector
• Possess previous experience within at least one or more of the following sectors: Commercial, Residential, Retail, Hospitality
• Able to demonstrate previous experience of managing project commercial teams and supporting other colleagues.
• Able to demonstrate client satisfaction achieved on completed fit out / refurbishment projects

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• MRICS - Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership or equivalent recognised institutional body is preferred
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is desired
• Confident in the use of Microsoft Office and other role related software packages.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This desirable employer is a small consultancy based in Central London that has an enviable client base that includes some of London’s premium high-value developers. 

The core team have been working together for over 20 years and are now seeking experienced cost consultants to join the business to begin the next stage of business growth and evolution.

Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, and assessment of capability.
• There may be an opportunity to purchase shares in the business and become a Partner
• 25 days leave + Public Holidays
• Private medical and health insurance provided
• This is a mostly office-based role