Associate Director - Cost Management

Associate Director Award-Winning Construction & Development Consultancy | Birmingham Birmingham and the wider West Midlands are seeing a wave of development and new build activity, making it an exciting time to work as a QS in the region. We’re working with a consultancy playing an important part in that growth. They already have a Director QS in Birmingham, and this is a chance to join as second in command, where you’ll be pivotal in developing the QS team and shaping how it runs. You’ll lead cost management across healthcare, education and commercial developments throughout the Midlands, working closely with Project Managers from early RIBA stages. Alongside project, development and sustainability specialists, you’ll shape cost plans and commercial strategy on a varied project book. The work is hands-on and bespoke, with none of the off-the-shelf process you might be used to. You’ll bring extensive consultancy and/or client-side QS experience, with proven delivery under JCT and NEC contracts, including contract administration. You’ll be comfortable acting as Employer’s Agent, covering certification, change control and commercial management, and confident managing design teams, contractors and stakeholders. A strong grip on cost, programme and risk is essential, as is the confidence to lead client relationships at senior level. You’ll be degree-qualified and MRICS, and healthcare, educ...