Associate Director

Description

• Line Management – Mentor and develop a talented team, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.
• Strategic Leadership – Contribute to internal business functions, shaping best practices and driving innovation.
• Account Management – Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Business Development – Identify new opportunities, support bids, and expand Gleeds’ presence in the infrastructure sector.
• Project & Commercial Oversight – Lead infrastructure projects, managing costs, contracts, and ensuring successful outcomes.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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
• Knowledge of contract management (NEC, JCT) and commercial principles.
• Proven experience in infrastructure, with strong leadership and account management skills.
• Strong understanding of UK infrastructure, energy, or transport sectors.

Benefits

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people.
• 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.
• Full time - with flexible working and core hours
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• 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.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance