Associate Director
Soben
Lead QS services for hyperscale data centre accounts across Europe, driving growth & delivery.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Project Management
Consulting
Construction Services
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Data Centres
Life Sciences
Major Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
estimating
bid analysis
cost reporting
risk management
team leadership
process efficiency
- Account Leadership & Growth Act as the primary client lead for a major hyperscale account, maintaining trusted relationships and ensuring consistent delivery excellence across all projects. Identify and pursue opportunities to expand service lines and geographies, supporting strategic growth of the account across Europe. Develop and implement account growth plans aligned with client objectives and internal business strategy. Commercial & Technical Delivery Oversee the delivery of full pre- and post-contract QS services, ensuring robust estimating, bid analysis, cost reporting, change assessment, and final account management. Uphold and enhance internal QA standards to achieve best-in-class outputs across all client deliverables. Provide commercial insight and strategic guidance to clients on procurement, contract strategy, and risk management. Leadership & Team Management Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary team across multiple European locations, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance. Set clear expectations and monitor team output to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with both client and business KPIs. Champion professional development within the team, cultivating future leaders and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement. Operational Excellence Drive consistency and efficiency in processes, reporting, and systems across all projects.Support business improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and profitability across the account. Ensure compliance with company policies, governance frameworks, and health and safety standards.
- Operational Excellence Drive consistency and efficiency in processes, reporting, and systems across all projects.Support business improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and profitability across the account. Ensure compliance with company policies, governance frameworks, and health and safety standards.
- Support business improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and profitability across the account.
- Leadership & Team Management Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary team across multiple European locations, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance. Set clear expectations and monitor team output to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with both client and business KPIs. Champion professional development within the team, cultivating future leaders and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement account growth plans aligned with client objectives and internal business strategy.
- Uphold and enhance internal QA standards to achieve best-in-class outputs across all client deliverables.
- Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary team across multiple European locations, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
- Provide commercial insight and strategic guidance to clients on procurement, contract strategy, and risk management.
- Act as the primary client lead for a major hyperscale account, maintaining trusted relationships and ensuring consistent delivery excellence across all projects.
- Oversee the delivery of full pre- and post-contract QS services, ensuring robust estimating, bid analysis, cost reporting, change assessment, and final account management.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to expand service lines and geographies, supporting strategic growth of the account across Europe.
- Set clear expectations and monitor team output to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with both client and business KPIs.
- Drive consistency and efficiency in processes, reporting, and systems across all projects.
- Champion professional development within the team, cultivating future leaders and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, governance frameworks, and health and safety standards.
- Commercial & Technical Delivery Oversee the delivery of full pre- and post-contract QS services, ensuring robust estimating, bid analysis, cost reporting, change assessment, and final account management. Uphold and enhance internal QA standards to achieve best-in-class outputs across all client deliverables. Provide commercial insight and strategic guidance to clients on procurement, contract strategy, and risk management.
- Account Leadership & Growth Act as the primary client lead for a major hyperscale account, maintaining trusted relationships and ensuring consistent delivery excellence across all projects. Identify and pursue opportunities to expand service lines and geographies, supporting strategic growth of the account across Europe. Develop and implement account growth plans aligned with client objectives and internal business strategy.
What you bring
cost management
leadership
estimating
stakeholder management
financial acumen
business development
- Experienced in commercial and cost management across large, complex, and fast-paced construction programmes.
- A proven leader in construction consultancy, ideally with experience managing hyperscale or mission-critical projects.
- Highly skilled in estimating, cost planning, risk management, and final account delivery.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, able to navigate complex interfaces between client, design, and contractor teams.
- Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, capable of balancing commercial objectives with operational excellence.
- Strong background in client relationship management and business development, with a track record of growing key accounts.
- Demonstrates resilience under pressure, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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Company
Overview
- Transforming cost consultancy services for the construction industry.
- Delivering precise and effective cost management, creating value for clients across the globe.
- Highly specialized in supporting large-scale construction, infrastructure, and engineering projects.
- From residential and commercial developments to industrial facilities, exceling in managing complex ventures.
- Offering expert services in the energy, water, and utilities sectors, optimizing resource management.
- Recognized for expertise in infrastructure projects, ensuring they remain within budget while meeting high-quality standards.
- A team working hand-in-hand with clients, offering tailored solutions that enhance project outcomes and reduce risks.
- Known for deep commitment to cost transparency, providing clients with clear, actionable financial insights.
- An extensive project portfolio spanning diverse sectors, from commercial properties to government initiatives.
- Inclusive – we are a diverse community, drawn together by an overriding passion for serving humanity by creating progressive built environments, using our collective skills and experience to protect natural resources and help shape a more sustainable future for everyone.
- Brave – we are pioneers at our core, constantly seeking to learn and discover. Our bravery underpins our selectivity, choosing to only work on projects that fit with our purpose and values.
- Honest – we will be transparent and trustworthy in our dealings with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers. Honesty and integrity underpin everything we do, ensuring we hold ourselves accountable and stand up for what’s right.
- Dynamic – our dynamism ensures that we move quickly and assuredly in response to the specific needs of each project. Our ability to respond to clients’ requirements quickly is reinforced by the standards we uphold, and the depth of experience we bring to every project.
100% Free
Non-Toxic Materials
Boards are completely free from harmful substances like asbestos, sepiolite, inorganic fibre or formaldehyde.
2006 Standard
Emission Compliance
Complies with ASTM D5116-06 for organic emissions, ensuring no harmful chemical off-gassing.
- All products are manufactured to ISO 9001 & 14001 and awarded environmental product labels by the National Environmental Protection Bureau.
- Manufacturing uses a closed re‑circulated system with most waste materials re‑used.
- Products are eco‑ and environmentally‑friendly green building boards.
- Strategy includes prefabrication to reduce energy use and errors, circular economy practices through accurate bills of quantities via 2D/3D measurement software, BIM for resource management, improved HVAC insulation, renewable energy integration, and greywater use.
- Company publicly states being 'inclusive' as a core value, emphasizing a diverse community united by shared purpose.
- No further DEI strategy, targets, or gender-related statistics found in public sources.
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