Director - Cost Management

CompanyCurrie & Brown

LocationManchester, England, United Kingdom

Posted At2/3/2026

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Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

We’re looking for an experienced Director to be a visionary leader responsible for the profile, promotion and development of the Cost Management team across the North of England including driving innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

This is a senior leadership role with full P&L accountability, combining strategic direction with visible, hands-on leadership. You’ll lead high-performing teams across the region, strengthen client relationships, drive sustainable growth and ensure consistently excellent project delivery.

Working closely with the North Sub Region Lead and other service Directors and Sector Leads, you’ll help build a joined-up, high-performing business that delivers for clients and creates an environment where our people can thrive.

KEY responsibilities:

Commercial & Financial Leadership
Ownership of service line budgets, forecasting and month-end processes
Driving profitability, utilisation, fee conversion and commercial governance
Providing clear, accurate reporting on performance, risks and corrective actions

People leadership:

Resourcing, recruitment and capacity planning across the service line
Leading, engaging and developing multi-disciplinary teams
Supporting succession planning, progression and retention of key talent

Operational excellence:

Upholding technical, delivery and quality standards across all projects
Ensuring compliance with project governance, risk, HSEQ and quality processes
Driving continuous improvement in systems, tools and client experience

Client & growth:

Ownership of a 12–18 month forward pipeline and workload visibility
Supporting bids, frameworks and key pursuits in collaboration with Sector Leads
Building strong client relationships that drive repeat work and referrals

Collaborative leadership:

Partnering with Sub-Regional and Sector Leads to align service delivery and strategy
Championing a one-business, inclusive culture across regions and disciplines

Essential requirements:

Proven track record in the local market coupled with significant experience in a senior leadership role within a consultancy or professional services environment

Strong commercial and financial management experience, including budget ownership, forecasting, WIP and financial reporting

Proven track record of leading and developing teams within a multi-disciplinary environment

Demonstrable experience in client relationship management, business development and tactical work-winning activity

Sound working knowledge of project governance, risk management, quality assurance and HSEQ compliance

Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to operate credibly at senior levels

Flexibility and willingness to travel across offices and sites within the sub-region

Desirable

Professionally qualified disciplined environment discipline
Experience operating with regional or service line P&L accountability
Track record of leading teams through growth, change or transformation