Commercial Development | Leadership Opportunity We are working with a well‑established, respected professional services platform that is looking to appoint a senior Cost Management professional to lead and grow its Development Cost Management business in London. This role represents a genuine step‑up opportunity for a commercially driven leader who is already operating at senior level and is ready to take ownership of a division, shape strategy, and build a high‑performing team in one of the most dynamic development markets globally.
The Opportunity London’s commercial development market is evolving fast — from major new‑build schemes to deep retrofits and asset repositioning. This role sits at the heart of that change. You will take full leadership responsibility for a London‑based Development Cost Management team, with a clear mandate to:
- Grow capability, market presence, and client relationships
- Drive top‑line growth and financial performance
- Lead complex, high‑profile development projects
- Build a strong, engaged, and ambitious team culture
You will work closely with senior leaders across complementary disciplines, shaping client solutions and strengthening the organisation’s position with developers, investors, and institutional clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the London Development Cost Management offering with full accountability for performance
- Set and deliver the business plan, including growth, profitability, and resourcing
- Act as a senior figurehead in the London development market, building trusted client relationships
- Originate and secure new work across commercial development projects
- Oversee the successful mobilisation and delivery of cost management services on new instructions
- Mentor, develop, and retain talent, creating a strong one‑team culture
- Champion innovation, new technology, and smarter ways of working
About You
- Strong experience delivering cost management services within London’s commercial development market
- A credible personal profile with developers, investors, funds, and asset managers
- A proven ability to win work and grow client relationships
- Experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders at senior level
- Solid commercial awareness, including budgets, revenue, and team performance
- The ambition and confidence to step into a broader leadership remit
Why Consider This Role?
- Genuine opportunity to lead a London division, not just deliver projects
- Clear platform for progression and profile‑building in the market
- Exposure to high‑value, complex development schemes
- Ability to shape strategy, culture, and future growth
- Backing from a well‑resourced, established organisation with long‑term ambition
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