Associate Director

• Business Development – Identify new opportunities, support bids, and expand Gleeds’ presence in the infrastructure sector.
• 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.
• Line Management – Mentor and develop a talented team, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.
• Project & Commercial Oversight – Lead infrastructure projects, managing costs, contracts, and ensuring successful outcomes.

At Gleeds Infrastructure, we’re searching for an experienced Associate Director to lead key client accounts, spearhead business growth, and ensure the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects. This role is more than just project oversight—it’s about influencing the future of infrastructure, building lasting client relationships, and driving operational excellence.

Are you a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in account management, business development, and project delivery? Do you thrive on shaping strategies, mentoring teams, and driving commercial success?

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

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.

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

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Full time - with flexible working and core hours
• 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.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• 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.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people.