Project Director – Cost Management

Institute of Project Management; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in Birmingham seeks a skilled cost management team leader who will set a strategic vision and direction. The ideal candidate will build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders while mentoring team members. Required qualifications include a Degree in Quantity Surveying and FRICS/MRICS qualification. The role emphasizes commercial leadership in major infrastructure projects and continuous service improvement. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying required, FRICS/MRICS qualification preferred.
• Consultancy experience is favored.
• Experience in commercial leadership for major infrastructure projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set a clear strategic vision and direction for the cost management team.
• Lead inclusively, leveraging diverse perspectives.
• Build trusted relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic vision and direction

Coaching and mentoring

Relationship building

Commercial leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

FRICS/MRICS qualified

Job description

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Set a clear strategic vision and direction for the cost management team


• Lead inclusively, leveraging diverse perspectives to deliver exceptional client outcomes


• Identify, coach, and mentor talent across the team


• Act as a role model and champion of the One Business culture


• Build trusted relationships with key clients and stakeholders


• Provide strategic commercial leadership on major infrastructure projects


• Lead and support business development activities


• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and digital adoption


• Contribute to thought leadership and industry engagement


• Be a subject matter expert in Cost Management

About You

Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying, FRICS/MRICS qualified, Consultancy experience is preferred.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Company

Turner & Townsend is a majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with premier programme, project, and cost management offering in markets around the world.