Project Director - Data & Reporting

Gleeds; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

Project Director - Data & Reporting

• Project Director level
• Warrington, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, or London (Hybrid working, mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

About Us

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.

About this Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst or Project Controls professional with a passion and experience in providing data analytic solutions to clients on major Energy construction projects. This role can be based from any of our key offices on a permanent basis, joining a team of experienced Consultants looking to provide innovative, novel solutions to clients.

In this team, you will play a crucial part in delivering and monitoring Nuclear, Defence and Clean Energy programmes which are 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:

• Apply tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation (including the use of business information tools)
• Summarise and present data and conclusions in the most appropriate format for users
• Supporting identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business
• Delivering high quality Project Controls service and deliverables ensuring that services meet our Customer’s requirements.
• Reviewing scope of appointments to ensure services are being delivered by team members in accordance with appointments
• Managing and maintaining Customer relationships (i.e. Clients, business partners and other consultants)
• Managing employees, focusing on retention and development
• Developing and enhancing Gleeds Integrated Project Controls capability and proposition
• Leading and supporting bids for services
• Managing the commercial aspects of projects (e.g. scope of services/deliverables, invoices, payments, and debt management).

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

What we are looking for in our next Project Director – Data & Reporting

• Specific sector related project experience (nuclear/defence/decommissioning) is advantageous but not essential.
• Significant project controls experience spanning risk, cost, change management, data reporting, planning and scheduling combined with general technical knowledge which should include the following: engineering, manufacturing, procurement, construction, operations, finance etc.
• Working knowledge of contracts such as NEC3, NEC4, FIDIC contracts
• Experience within data analytics, data modelling and data visualisation.
• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Data Science, Engineering, IT, or similar disciplines.
• 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.

Be part of the extraordinary

Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world’s most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment.

One of the qualities we value in people is the ability to think creatively about the solutions we offer to clients. With 71 offices spanning the Americas, Europe, MENA and Asia Pacific, our ability to innovate and improve is a product of the varied backgrounds and experience of our people. We welcome new perspectives and ideas.

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, our aspiration is to leave a positive legacy for people and local communities, whilst living and breathing our three core values:

• We’re committed to our clients and our people
• We’re creative and realistic
• We combine professionalism with personality

We are 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.