Associate Director – Strategic Asset Management

Associate Director – Strategic Asset Management 

About this opportunity

Gleeds is an award winning, global construction consultancy with over a century of success in the Built Environment. Our impartial advice helps clients maximise return on investment, from site acquisition to project completion. With over 150 years of construction intelligence, we offer unparalleled insight across all sectors, helping clients deliver real value from their assets. 

We are searching for an Associate Director – Strategic Asset Management specialist with  early stage property strategies / proposals (RIBA 0-2) and active business case delivery experience  to join our Strategic Asset Management team in the Midlands.

Our Strategic Asset Management team specialise in providing expert advice to a variety of local and national organisations in relation to their real estate assets. Largely working with public sector organisations, the team is responsible not only for providing guidance and professional consultancy but also managing the delivery of strategic real estate programmes on behalf of our clients. 

Associate Director – Strategic Asset Management

You will work collaboratively with the existing team, wider Gleeds and other related disciplines to ensure we continue to deliver best in class services by taking lead on the management of large scale multi-disciplinary real estate programmes,  complex projects from initial visioning, the development of Strategic Outline Cases and subsequently, Outline and Full Business Cases You will able to work on a hybrid basis, working 2-3 days per week from one of our modern City Centre Midlands offices.

To be successful in your role you will ideally have experience in leading the development of projects through the business case development process, gaining the trust of clients and stakeholders in undertaking this. Prior experience working with public sector clients or as part of a public sector body will be essential as will exposure to the development of early-stage project proposals. A working knowledge of the business case process or a Better Business Case Foundation / Practitioner qualification would be beneficial (full training would be provided).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partnering with the existing team to deliver a top-class Advisory service.
• Responsible for the management of multi-disciplinary teams to facilitate the delivery of large scale, complex real estate projects or programmes as part of the Strategic Asset Management service to the public sector. Opportunities may also arise in the private sector.
• Implementation of HM Treasury “green book” business case processes, methodologies, and procedures.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and external parties to ensure dependencies are effectively managed.
• Capture lessons learnt as part of our commitment to continuous improvement.
• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Positively engaging with clients and developing, growing and maintaining client relationships.
• Delivering high quality services and deliverables ensuring that services meet our client’s requirements.
• Producing and presenting to clients.
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business unit activities.
• Managing service delivery for profit.

What we are looking for in our next Associate Director – Strategic Asset Management

• Better Business Case qualification / knowledge would be beneficial.
• Knowledge and practical experience of developing Business Cases and wider Consultancy advice for clients.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a hard-working and ambitious team.

Qualifications

• Better Business Case qualification would be beneficial or alternatively knowledge through extensive practical experience in this area
• A recognised project management qualification or working knowledge would also be beneficial.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• 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 gold standard investor in people

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.