Associate Director (Cost and Commercial)

The Role
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Cost Management professional to join as a senior member of a leading international cost consultancy, responsible for leading a high profile commission. In this role, you will be a senior member of the leadership team, responsible for representing the company as an ambassador. Responsibility includes managing key client relationships, and service delivery of the client account. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Effective key stakeholder management • Ensuring the commission is managed in accordance with Gleeds processes and procedures (governance and controls). • Delivering high quality cost management services ensuring that services meet and exceed our client's requirements. • Managing and maintaining quality client relationships • Leading, inspiring, and managing the team • Managing employees, focusing on retention and development. • Developing and enhancing Gleeds cost management capability. • Working harmoniously with other Directors across the region

Requirements

• Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills • 15+ years cost management experience post MRICS qualification • 5+ years experience living and working in the GCC • Extensive experience working and leading cost consultancy • Detailed knowledge and practical experience of pre and post contract cost management • Ability to motivate and lead others (including providing support and encouragement) • Specialist knowledge and experience in major mixed use master planned devleopments (i.e. Residential, Hotels, Commercial, Retail, Leisure, Education, or other) • Demonstrable experience of timely interfacing with clients and key stakeholders at the highest level Qualifications • FRICS or MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), or equivalent • MMUP Grade A or B • Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent • Fluent English language, written and oral

About the company
B7 Search and Selection is a specialist consultancy based in Dubai supporting businesses in the GCC, UK and Asia in the Built Environment and Engineering sectors. We work with our clients to provide dedicated recruitment solutions to their business needs while allowing clients to focus on their businesses core service offering. At B7 we have over 10 years experience in placing candidates in the Built Environment and Engineering sectors, working in consultation with our clients to identify the key individuals that will have a tangible impact on their business performance. We offer a range of services including but not limited to headhunting, contingency recruitment, RPO and project-based recruitment. Being a boutique consultancy, we have the adaptability to mold our service to our clients specific needs. For candidates we work with you through the entire process, from first contact to first day ensuring a smooth process in what can be a stressful time. Using our geographical experience, we can advise you on the specifics of the location you are moving to make the transition as seamless as possible.