Associate Director - Pre Construction - Data Centres

• Reviewing programmes
• Leading on estimating, benchmarking and market intelligence reports, reviews and management to ensure consistent baselines
• Accountable for procurement activities across various categories in relation to construction and labour
• Updating Risk Registers
• Taking a lead role with clients to ensure work is done to specification and to cost as well as seeking out contract improvements
• Management of Contractors and Subcontractors accounts
• Lead and mentor junior members of the team

Gleeds Data Centres is recruiting for an experienced Associate Director from the DC sector. We are leading on multiple programmes at the moment that require strong pre-construction QS to lead on all pre-con activities to ensure programmes are set up for success.

• Ability to prepare first-class bids for services.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case 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.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Commercial reporting and data management
• Significant pre-construction experience within the Data Centre sector
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.
• Pre-construction Lead
• Ability to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement) and to lead high performance teams
• Sound ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Competent at negotiating sufficient fees to both complete services and generate required profit levels.
• Detailed knowledge and practiced experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques.

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

What we can offer you in return

• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• London (Hybrid working, mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours