Associate Director

Associate Director - Commercial & Procurement

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

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

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

Gleeds Energy is recruiting an Executive - Associate Director level Commercial and Procurement specialist to join our rapidly growing service line as we continue to deliver on long term existing programmes and win new frameworks in sectors such as Nuclear New Build & Decommissioning, Nuclear Fusion, Clean Energy, and Defence.

In this role you will be responsible for leading on the development of commercial models on ultra-high value energy and defence programmes. This will typically involve;

• Working with client stakeholders to develop the commercial strategy,
• Support the business case and/approvals processes,
• Support market engagement activities – particularly testing and refining the commercial approach,
• Drafting of procurement documentation, commercial evaluation criteria and proformas,
• Supporting management of the procurement process, and
• Contract finalisation and mobilisation.

What we are looking for in our next Associate Director

• Previous proven experience within public sector procurement utilising the Public Contracts Regulations, as well as experience using standard forms of contract such as the NEC suite
• Experience of developing commercial strategy or experience of commercial management on a high value contract or programme,
• Previous working experience within relevant industry such as infrastructure, nuclear, energy, etc.
• Professional qualification and/or membership of the RICS or CIPS is desirable, progress towards this will be supported if not already obtained
• Good communication skills.

What we can offer you

• 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.