Director of Cost Consultancy


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£95,000 to £100,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	10 Dec 2026

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Summary

Director, Cost ConsultancyLeeds (hybrid flexible working 1-2 days a week in the office)£95,000 - £100,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cost Consultancy leader to join a highly respected independent property and construction consultancy, with presence in the UK & Ireland and Europe, during a period of sustained growth.Following the successful expansion of its Leeds office and the establishment of a thriving Building Consultancy team, the business is now looking to appoint a Director to lead the growth of its Cost Consultancy offering across Yorkshire and the wider North.This role offers a unique opportunity to combine hands-on project delivery with leadership, business development and team growth. Whilst supported by an established multidisciplinary team in Manchester, the primary focus will be building and developing the Cost Consultancy presence in Leeds.

You'll work with an impressive portfolio of institutional investors, fund managers, asset managers and major property owners, delivering high-profile projects across:

Industrial & Logistics

Commercial Offices

Residential

Build-to-Rent (BTR)

Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA)

Unlike many Director-level positions, this role offers genuine autonomy to shape and grow a regional service line, supported by a strong brand, established client relationships and a robust pipeline of work.

About YouWe're keen to speak with professionals who can demonstrate:

MRICS qualification

Consultancy-based Quantity Surveying/Cost Consultancy experience

Experience operating at Associate Director, Director or equivalent level

A strong track record in business development and client relationship management

Commercial property expertise across multiple sectors

Leadership experience and the ambition to grow a team and service offering

What's on Offer?✅ £95,000 - £100,000 salary

✅ Car allowance & bonus scheme

✅ Hybrid and flexible working

✅ Private healthcare & life assurance

✅ Strong existing client base and project pipeline

✅ Opportunity to build and lead a growing Leeds team

✅ Long-term career progression within a highly respected independent consultancy

Interested?If you're an ambitious Associate Director ready for the next step, or an established Director looking for the opportunity to build and shape a growing regional business, I'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity in confidence.Apply now or contact Jennifer Bailey for a confidential conversation.

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