Role Overview
The Director of Cost Management is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality cost consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of projects. This includes major public sector commissions, such as those with the Ministry of Justice as well as private sector developments.
The role combines strategic leadership, client engagement, operational oversight, and proactive business development across both existing and emerging sectors, ensuring sustainable growth alongside excellent project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 6 cost management professionals
- Set performance objectives and support career progression
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a senior point of contact for key clients across public and private sectors
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships
- Support and lead strategic client engagement initiatives
Project Oversight
- Provide strategic oversight on multiple concurrent projects
- Ensure robust cost planning, procurement, and commercial management
- Monitor project performance, risks, and financial outcome
Commercial & Financial Accountability
- Ensure projects meet profitability and margin targets
- Oversee fee proposals, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Drive efficiency and value across service delivery
Business Development & Sector Growth
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across additional sectors (e.g., hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure, residential, commercial, life sciences)
- Lead and contribute to bids, tenders, and framework applications
- Develop sector-specific growth strategies aligned with company objectives
- Expand presence in both public and private sector markets beyond existing client base
- Build strategic partnerships and networks to support pipeline development
- Leverage existing relationships (including public sector frameworks) to unlock cross-sector opportunities
Sector Engagement
- Lead involvement in public sector frameworks (e.g., justice, healthcare, infrastructure)
- Support expansion into private sector markets such as commercial, residential, or mixed-use
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a senior cost management or quantity surveying role
- Strong leadership experience managing and developing teams
- Demonstrated success delivering complex projects in public and/or private sectors
- Track record of winning work and driving business growth across multiple sectors
- Experience working with government clients (e.g., MoJ or similar bodies)
- Excellent commercial acumen and financial management skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Qualifications
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
- Chartered status (e.g., MRICS) preferred
- Proven track record of leadership responsibilities
Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on growth
- Strong leadership presence and decision-making capability
- Client-focused with a proactive, opportunity-driven attitude
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
Why Join
- Opportunity to lead high-profile, impactful projects across public and private sectors
- Play a key role in shaping and expanding sector presence in NW
- Influence strategic direction within a growing cost management function
- Competitive salary up to £105k plus benefits
- Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment