SENIOR COST MANAGER/ ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

LONDON

A well-established UK property consultancy is actively seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Associate Director to lead their team in London. This position is critical as the firm continues to expand its Technical Consultancy division, which includes project management, building surveying, and cost consultancy. The firm manages a substantial portfolio worth billions, servicing clients such as developers, investors, and high-net-worth individuals.

The company's success stems from its client-centric approach, offering tailored solutions that emphasise collaboration and innovation. Recent financial performance has been strong, with a significant increase in turnover and workforce growth. Their services are highly sought after by well-known retail, governmental, and commercial organizations, supported by a focus on sustainability and team well-being

This new hire will be providing strategic oversight and ensuring the highest standards in cost management and consultancy services

Key responsibilities: -

• You will be responsible for providing advice on a wide range of project types and to a variety of clients many of whom are core clients of the business.
• Developing and managing client relationships.
• Assisting the Director to manage the team in achieving target and growing the business line.

Skills and Experience: -

• A proven track record in ensuring that business operational and financial targets are met.
• Strong understanding of all normal pre-contract quantity surveying functions including preparation of approximate estimates of cost from initial feasibility through to pre-tender stage, cash flow forecasting, advising on procurement options, advising on value engineering opportunities, preparation of tender documents with/without quantities, advising on warranties, bonds etc., managing tender processes, tender analysis and reporting and preparing building contracts typically using standard or amended JCT and NEC forms; and all post-contract quantity surveying services including interim valuations, financial reporting, valuing variations and negotiating/agreeing final accounts.
• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract and associated documents, and of contract management/administration processes.
• Good attention to detail, with a strong numerical and written ability.
• Able to write clear, concise reports with well-argued conclusions & recommendations.
• Target driven and able to work at pace.
• You will be RICS qualified or similar.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Good knowledge of measurement software and use of on-line portals such as JCT, NBS and BCIS.

If you are interested in hearing more, please do reach out to a.drew@capstone-recruitment.com.

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