Associate Director - Quantity Surveyor

Associate Director - Quantity Surveyor

• Associate Director level
• London (Mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full time with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity

At Gleeds, our projects take us across the globe, giving you opportunities to travel or to remain at the office base you choose.

Our Energy team is delivering projects on nuclear new build programmes across the UK that will be crucial to Britain’s energy independence and our NetZero 2050 targets.

Some key responsibilities will include:

• Procuring, negotiating and executing the construction contracts for your portfolio, evidencing that value for money is secured at all times regardless of procurement route and contracts promote cost transparency and stakeholder requirements.
• Managing all awarded contracts within a portfolio in accordance with the contract terms, governance requirements and Project objectives and to a successfully deliver portfolio outcomes.
• Providing an overview of the individual contracts within a portfolio to ensure compatibility and alignment with other projects and regular reporting of topics including: scope of work/services; schedule; prices and rates; key personnel; and incentive arrangements.
  
• Establishing, managing, tracking and taking the necessary corrective action to ensure the portfolio of procurements meets the overall Integrated Work Schedule milestones and adequate time is allowed to successfully procure packages such that value for money is evidenced, stakeholder and project requirements are all met and contract signature is in line with the Integrated Work Schedule.

Who we're looking for

• Relevant experience in Estimating/Cost Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are ideal. Methodical way of thinking and approach to organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly. Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy skills are also beneficial.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you in return 

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications 
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry 
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme. 
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews 
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first 
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience 
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance 
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations 
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work certified employer

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility
  
  

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.