Associate Director

Overview

In this role you will lead high-profile data centre projects within Gleeds Data Centres, shaping cost management and contract strategy. You will work with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver technically complex programmes, from feasibility to RIBA stages. You’ll mentor junior staff and own master planning, ensuring cost-effective baselines and value. This is a strategic position at the intersection of consultancy, procurement, and client stewardship, with a clear impact on project outcomes and business growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Training and qualifications
• Networking opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance
• Competitive salary with reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role with clients to ensure work is done to specification and to cost
• Execute and administer contracts including FIDIC and NEC
• Engage stakeholders across the portfolio
• Manage Contractor and Subcontractor accounts
• Lead and support projects through RIBA stages
• Lead and mentor junior team members
• Own master planning and feasibility studies
• Lead on estimating, benchmarking and market intelligence reports and management to ensure consistent baselines

Key requirements

• End-to-end data centre project experience
• Experience with FIDIC and NEC contracts
• Cost estimating and cost planning techniques
• Knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
• Understanding of legislation impacting building contracts
• Ability to motivate and lead high-performance teams
• Clear and effective oral and written communication

• Leadership and people management
• Communication
• Problem solving
• MS Outlook
• Word
• Excel

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