Associate Director

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Job Description

Associate Director – Cost Management


Location: Birmingham

Salary: Up to £85,000 (flexible for the right individual)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time


The Opportunity

An established consultancy with a strong national presence is looking to appoint an Associate Director in its Midlands cost management team. This is a high-trust, high-impact role - ideal for someone who thrives on leading client relationships, developing teams, and influencing business growth from the inside.


You’ll play a pivotal role in:

  • Client Account Leadership – Acting as a senior contact across key infrastructure clients, maintaining long-term relationships that go beyond individual projects.
  • Business Development – Working alongside directors to identify opportunities, support bids, and grow market share in the region.
  • Team Leadership – Mentoring and guiding a team of cost managers, helping them deliver with confidence while creating space for their professional development.
  • Commercial Ownership – Managing fee turnover, resource allocation, and profitability - bringing clarity to the numbers and strategy to the process.


What You’ll Bring

  • A solid consultancy background in cost or commercial management
  • A strategic mindset, with the ability to balance delivery, leadership, and growth
  • The interpersonal skills to lead client conversations and internal teams
  • A deep understanding of the Midlands market and its drivers


Whether you're currently operating at Associate level or stepping up from a Senior Cost Manager role, you’ll be trusted to make decisions, influence direction, and deliver with autonomy.

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Location:
Birmingham
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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