Associate Director - Cost Management London, United Kingdom

Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, South Africa, Egypt & Australia working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated teams with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

Job Description:

We are looking for an Associate Director to join our Cost Management division. The successful candidate will have a track record in commercial management and delivery of consultancy services to major commercial, residential and hospitality construction projects in the UK. This role will principally be responsible for commercial management across major construction projects in the UK from both a technical and contract/cost standpoint and will be based in our London office.

The successful candidate will have the ability to lead big teams on both pre and post-contract projects and experience in performing cost management as part of a wider dedicated consultancy team delivering commercial projects. There is a significant opportunity for progression and rapid career development. You will need to demonstrate relevant and recent experience with appropriately sized projects as well as the ability to engage and communicate effectively with clients, consultants and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have a technical and experience-based QS/CM background, a solid understanding of the numerous design standards and be able to communicate advice appropriately and effectively. MRICS achievement is required.

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

• Strong understanding of commercials and contracts
• Committed to technical excellence
• High level of technical expertise with experience in numerous complex and prestigious projects
• Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
• Good relationship builders (internal and external)
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience across cost, contract, and commercial management
• Delivery of all pre and post-contract services on a range of projects
• Experience in managing contractual activities at a client/consultant
• Middle East experience preferred

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• Great career opportunities with access to a huge variety of projects and incredible clients, making your mark in a growing company and accelerating your career.
• Working on some of the world's leading developments and tackling our clients' greatest challenges.
• Commitment to building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program.
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings.
• Internal and external training opportunities where do you want to take your career? We'll help you get there!
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team-building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment.
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture.