Director, Cost Management

• Actively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Kingdom.
• Leading and preparing bids for new programs and frameworks
• Ensuring that commissions are managed in accordance with Gleeds processes and procedures (governance and controls).
• Delivering high quality cost management services ensuring that services meet and exceed our client's requirements.
• Managing and maintaining quality client relationships
• Leading and managing Teams, including working with Associate Directors in managing resources and workload. Ensuring compliance with administrative requirements (appraisals, training, timesheets etc)
• Managing employees, focusing on retention and development.
• Developing and enhancing Gleeds cost management capability.
• Working harmoniously with other Directors across the region

• 20+ years cost management experience post MRICS qualification
• 10+ years experience living and working in the GCC
• Extensive experience working and leading cost consultancy
• Detailed knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques
• Excellent knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
• Ability to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement)
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments
• Proficient networker
• Specialist knowledge of a specific industry sector (i.e. Residential, Hotels, Commercial, Retail, Leisure, Education, or other)
• Ability to prepare first-class bids for services
• Demonstrable evidence of delivering services to Clients and managing Client relationships
• Demonstrable experience of timely interfacing with clients and key stakeholders at the highest level

Qualifications