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