Project Director - Quantity Surveyor at Gleeds in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

project leadership

sector expertise

financial oversight

client development

team management

Strategic Project Leadership – Oversee the delivery of complex infrastructure schemes, ensuring commercial success.
Sector & Service Expertise – Act as a sector lead, service lead, or commission lead, driving innovation and best practice.
Operational & Financial Oversight – Shape commercial strategies, ensuring efficiency and high-quality delivery
Client & Business Development – Strengthen key client relationships and expand Gleeds’ presence in the infrastructure sector.
Team & Talent Management – Lead large teams, providing direction to Associate Directors and senior professionals.

Requirements

rics

quantity surveying

nec

infrastructure

mentoring

business development

Experience in mentoring teams and driving operational success.
Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or another relevant Chartered Institute are essential
Strong understanding of UK infrastructure, energy, or transport sectors.
Proven experience in infrastructure, with strong leadership and account management skills.
Ability to develop business and manage client portfolios.
You will be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline.
Knowledge of contract management (NEC, JCT) and commercial principles.

Benefits

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.
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.
Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
Full time - with flexible working and core hours
Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people.
Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1885

Year Founded

The company has a long-standing history and legacy in project and cost management consultancy.

Over 50 Countries

Global Presence

The firm operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across various sectors.

They manage projects ranging from high-rise buildings to large-scale infrastructure.
Their expertise spans commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
They offer bespoke services tailored to each project's unique needs.
Typical projects include airports, commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, and energy plants.
The company is known for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
It is often entrusted with some of the world’s most ambitious projects.

Culture + Values

Professionalism with personality – highest standards of competence, integrity and respect, warm and relational.
Excellence with humility – exceptional teamwork built on trust; prioritising clients’ and colleagues’ best interests.
Innovation with agility – combining proven processes with flexible thinking to deliver fresh solutions.
Sustainable and socially conscious mindset – treating every project as an opportunity to help the planet and communities prosper.
Impartial intelligence – independent advice focused solely on clients’ best interests.
Visionary partnerships – aligning with value-driven partners to create resilient, sustainable outcomes.

Environment + Sustainability

2040 Net Zero Target

Ambitious climate goal

The company has set a Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated net zero target to be achieved by 2040.

46.2% Reduction

Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction

The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline.

46.2% Scope 3 Reduction

Purchased goods and services

The company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions, including purchased goods and services, business travel, and commuting, by 46.2% by 2030.

90% Across Scopes

GHG emissions reduction target

The company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040.

Eliminate single-use plastics from offices following an internal plastics policy.
100% of UK offices on renewable electricity by 2025; global offices as feasible by 2027.
84% of UK offices already using renewable electricity (as of latest report).
32% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity since 2019.
CDP score of B in 2024.
Annual reporting and tracking of global GHG emissions; detailed Climate Transition Plan in development.

Inclusion & Diversity

£100,000 pledge

Annual Contribution to Charities

Supporting charities and good causes annually.

Top 50 UK Workplace

Best Workplaces Ranking

Ranked as one of the top 50 Super-Large companies in the UK based on employee survey data.

75% Development Score

People-Development Index

Scored highly on an index measuring the company's investment in employee development.

Global investment in performance, development and wellbeing of diverse employees through volunteering and outreach programmes.

Articles

Services

Project leadership (Project controls)

Programme and project management

Cost management and quantity surveying

Careers

Role

Description

project leadership

sector expertise

financial oversight

client development

team management

Strategic Project Leadership – Oversee the delivery of complex infrastructure schemes, ensuring commercial success.
Sector & Service Expertise – Act as a sector lead, service lead, or commission lead, driving innovation and best practice.
Operational & Financial Oversight – Shape commercial strategies, ensuring efficiency and high-quality delivery
Client & Business Development – Strengthen key client relationships and expand Gleeds’ presence in the infrastructure sector.
Team & Talent Management – Lead large teams, providing direction to Associate Directors and senior professionals.

Requirements

rics

quantity surveying

nec

infrastructure

mentoring

business development

Experience in mentoring teams and driving operational success.
Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or another relevant Chartered Institute are essential
Strong understanding of UK infrastructure, energy, or transport sectors.
Proven experience in infrastructure, with strong leadership and account management skills.
Ability to develop business and manage client portfolios.
You will be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline.
Knowledge of contract management (NEC, JCT) and commercial principles.

Benefits

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.
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.
Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
Full time - with flexible working and core hours
Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people.
Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1885

Year Founded

The company has a long-standing history and legacy in project and cost management consultancy.

Over 50 Countries

Global Presence

The firm operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across various sectors.

They manage projects ranging from high-rise buildings to large-scale infrastructure.
Their expertise spans commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
They offer bespoke services tailored to each project's unique needs.
Typical projects include airports, commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, and energy plants.
The company is known for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
It is often entrusted with some of the world’s most ambitious projects.

Culture + Values

Professionalism with personality – highest standards of competence, integrity and respect, warm and relational.
Excellence with humility – exceptional teamwork built on trust; prioritising clients’ and colleagues’ best interests.
Innovation with agility – combining proven processes with flexible thinking to deliver fresh solutions.
Sustainable and socially conscious mindset – treating every project as an opportunity to help the planet and communities prosper.
Impartial intelligence – independent advice focused solely on clients’ best interests.
Visionary partnerships – aligning with value-driven partners to create resilient, sustainable outcomes.

Environment + Sustainability

2040 Net Zero Target

Ambitious climate goal

The company has set a Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated net zero target to be achieved by 2040.

46.2% Reduction

Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction

The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline.

46.2% Scope 3 Reduction

Purchased goods and services

The company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions, including purchased goods and services, business travel, and commuting, by 46.2% by 2030.

90% Across Scopes

GHG emissions reduction target

The company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040.

Eliminate single-use plastics from offices following an internal plastics policy.
100% of UK offices on renewable electricity by 2025; global offices as feasible by 2027.
84% of UK offices already using renewable electricity (as of latest report).
32% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity since 2019.
CDP score of B in 2024.
Annual reporting and tracking of global GHG emissions; detailed Climate Transition Plan in development.

Inclusion & Diversity

£100,000 pledge

Annual Contribution to Charities

Supporting charities and good causes annually.

Top 50 UK Workplace

Best Workplaces Ranking

Ranked as one of the top 50 Super-Large companies in the UK based on employee survey data.

75% Development Score

People-Development Index

Scored highly on an index measuring the company's investment in employee development.

Global investment in performance, development and wellbeing of diverse employees through volunteering and outreach programmes.

Articles

Services

Project leadership (Project controls)

Programme and project management

Cost management and quantity surveying

Careers