Associate Director - Pre Construction - Data Centres

Associate Director - Pre Construction  - Data Centres

• Associate Director level
• Pre-construction Lead
• London (Hybrid working, mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

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. 

Your day to day will be varied depending on the project you are working on; this will keep you challenged and engaged in the work we deliver however some key responsibilities that will always remain constant are:

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

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. 

Who we are looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Significant pre-construction experience within the Data Centre sector
• Detailed knowledge and practiced experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Ability to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement) and to lead high performance teams
• Clear and effective 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 level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to prepare first-class bids for services.
• Competent at negotiating sufficient fees to both complete services and generate required profit levels.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.

Qualifications

• 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. 

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.