Senior / Executive Consultant – Client-Side Advisor

You will work collaboratively within the project team, managing junior staff and being responsible for the delivery of specific workstreams and tasks as part of the overall engagement. This could include other Advisory personnel, other Gleeds disciplines and / or disciplines from outside of Gleeds as part of a multi-disciplinary approach.

Responsible for the management and delivery of a particular workstream or task as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This could include:

• Capture lessons learnt as part of our commitment to continuous improvement
• Diagnostic reviews to identify risks, issues and blockers to project advancement
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business unit activities
• Responsible for the management and delivery of a particular workstream or task as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This could include:
• Managing yourself and others to deliver a high-quality and profitable service
• Execution of services in accordance with key performance indicators
• Liaison with grant funder operations and commercial teams
• Engaging with key client stakeholders
• Business case review and drafting (both HMT “Green Book” and any local arrangements)
• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives
• Producing innovative solutions to client challenges in a variety of formats
• Producing presentations and presenting to client groups
• Provision of advice on project management tools, techniques and controls
• Monitoring of project progress and reporting to grant funders
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and external parties to ensure dependencies are effectively managed
• Working collaboratively with other team members to deliver a top-class Advisory service which meets the requirements of the client
• Provision of tailored advice, guidance and support to assist grant funding recipients with delivery of their construction project through best practice

To be successful in your role you will have a working understanding of the public sector and have experience in providing high-quality consultancy services to a range of public sector entities with minimal supervision, both effectively and efficiently by utilising more junior resources where appropriate.

Ability to work as part of a team

You will be experienced in the delivery of construction projects and can adapt your style and methodology to suit a range a different of Clients.

You will be innovative and have a growth mindset always looking to adapt your approach and style to meet the many and varying needs of our clients.

• Prior experience of working with a grant funder / grant aided projects
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders)
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Sound knowledge of the public sector and challenges
• Project management qualification would be beneficial through prior consultancy roles
• Previous experience of working on façade remediation projects in the residential sector
• Chartered Management Consultancy Surveyor (MRICS)
• Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent and/or Project Manager
• Experienced in delivery of construction projects
• Sound knowledge and practiced experience of project management techniques
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• Sound project management and/or programme management experience post qualification.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Regulator and the associated gateway processes and procedures
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Knowledge and practical experience of providing Consultancy advice for clients
• Ability to work as part of a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team
• MAPM (Member of the Association of Project Managers) or
• Knowledge and experience to provide advice and guidance on project team set up and procurement
• Who we’re looking for: Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills Sound project management and/or programme management experience post qualification. Sound knowledge and practiced experience of project management techniques Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent and/or Project Manager Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts. Excellent communication skills - both oral and written. Methodical way of thinking and approach to work. Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily. Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to work as part of a team. Qualifications MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or MAPM (Member of the Association of Project Managers) or MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders)
• Chartered Project Professional (Association of Project Management)
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Positively engaging with clients and developing, growing and maintaining client relationships
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit everyone.

Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry

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.

You will be able to work on a hybrid basis, working 2-3 days per week from home when not working from one of our modern City Centre Midlands offices or at a client site when required to do so.

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

• 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
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• 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.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people