Associate Director - Quantity Surveying

Associate Director - Quantity Surveying

• Associate Director level
• Warrington, Cumbria or Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid working, 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 an accredited Great Place to Work 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.

Gleeds Energy is recruiting for an established Associate Director to lead a team of quantity surveyors that specialise in the delivery of cost and commercial management in the Nuclear Decommissioning sector. These programmes are some of the most technical and complex challenges facing the UK today, helping us leave a safer environment for future generations.

Your day to day could sometimes involve:

• Liaise with the client on a daily basis to ensure best in class service is provided
• Day to day management of a team across multiple locations
• Mentor and guide junior members of the team
• Operating with NEC form of Contract such as Option A, B, C and E as well as bespoke forms of contract.
• Quantification Assurance to validate quantities submitted by contractors
• Review Bill of Quantities to ensure they accurately reflect works
• Price Benchmarking, utilising historical cost data and market knowledge to ensure prices are competitive and in line with industry standards
• Measurement and Valuation of work based on agreed rates and contract specifications
• Verifying payment applications submitted by contracts
• Identifying, assessing, and advising on risks associated with the works, including health and safety and potential cost overruns
• Ongoing cost monitoring, maintaining financial control, and preparing regular cost reports
• Conducting site visits to verify the progress and quality of demolition work, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Dispute Resolution, handling any disputes or disagreements regarding the final account.

However no two days are the same, we are a flexible team that support each other’s projects as well as getting involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development.

Who we're looking for

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.
• Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management - ideally both pre and post contract.
• Experience of standard forms of contract, including the NEC suite, and Public Contract Regulations 2015 would be beneficial, and candidates personal and communication skills, ambition, drive and energy will be considered equally important to be successful.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some cases 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 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.