Salary: £45000 - £55000/annum
Category: Consulting
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Posted on: 06/10/2008

Associate Director



This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world's pre-eminent projects and cost management consultancies at their midland based Hub as an Associate Director of cost consultancy



You would be joining a vibrant and successful team who have achieved great success in securing work across the midlands on projects in excess of £100m and by the very nature of the size of the jobs you will be supported by a strong team.



As an Associate Director, you will be a key member of the management team and will share the responsibility of continuing to grow the Birmingham office and secure high profile projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with an experienced background in the commercial sector, ideally residential, office or retail, to join a leading player in its field; in return we will provide the necessary support to develop your career to the next level.



Requirements of the role:

· A recognised Quantity Surveying Professional qualification - ideally MRICS Chartered

· Demonstrable evidence of working within the Commercial Sector.

· Employer's Agent experience

· Ability to manage a team and be responsible to other parts of the business. Will have significant direct responsibility to the Client, for the service provided

· Promoting the capability of the Company whenever the opportunity presents itself

· Be able to manage your own development through learning activities and training courses

· Experience of client management and development

· Appropriate skills in Business Development

· Knowledge of financial accounting systems and demonstrable evidence that you can manage projects financially

· Ability to dealing with Clients and/or the business at a senior level and, in some cases, engage and smooth relationships with more demanding clients

· Managing a team and being responsible for their appraisal and any development plan.

· Be innovative and proactive

· Ability to solve problems.



Responsibilities

· Develop new business and repeat business from existing clients

· Cross sell new services to existing clients

· Retain close contact with client individuals in order to develop new business should they move to alternative employment

· Manage a team of staff ranging from Trainees to Managing Surveyors. Engender a team spirit that encourages all to 'go the extra mile' when the situation demands but recognises where mentoring and support is required for each to realise their full potential

· Take ownership of the project and technical delivery of the projects undertaken by the team including the provision of pro-active technical advice to overcome any problems and difficulties that may be encountered



If this opportunity could be the next BIG step in your career and would like further details or to apply to the post please do not hesitate to contact Chris Rea - 0121 265 2569



Job Reference: 108125337
Contact Details: BBT Technical and Professional