Cumming Group UK & Europe
Associate Director

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Associate Director
Lead projects. Win work. Grow relationships. Shape the future.
Cumming Group is looking for an experienced Associate Director to join our growing Cardiff team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on developing client relationships, securing new business and delivering high-profile projects across the Real Estate sector.
Working closely with our Senior Director, you'll play a key role in expanding our presence in the market while leading the successful delivery of major commissions from inception through to completion.
What you'll be doing
- Driving business development, networking and work-winning activity across the region.
- Building and strengthening relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Leading bids, presentations and client pitches to secure new commissions.
- Delivering complex construction projects from feasibility through to completion.
- Providing strategic advice on procurement, contracts, risk and project delivery.
- Managing commercial performance, project programmes and financial outcomes.
- Leading, mentoring and developing project teams while maintaining exceptional client service.
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We're looking for someone who has
- 8+ years' experience in Project Management or Quantity Surveying within the construction industry.
- A proven track record of winning work and developing long-term client relationships.
- Experience delivering projects within the Real Estate sector.
- Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
- Excellent commercial awareness and leadership capability.
- MRICS, MAPM or an equivalent professional qualification (preferred).


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If you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy, grow a client portfolio and lead exciting projects within an international consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.
Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race (includes nationality, national/ethnic origins, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
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