Director – Clean Energy
* UK wide – Ideally based near our key locations such as London, Warrington, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Teesside, Newcastle
* Permanent
* Full-time with flexible working and core hours
About Us
Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a gold standard investor in people employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.
Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Nuclear, Defence and Clean Energy, and we want you to be part of that too.
About this Opportunity
Gleeds is well established in all areas within the Energy sector and part of our strategic growth plan is to expand our services within Clean Energy and develop this into a key sector.
To support formulating and then the delivery of this plan which will include both hands of delivery and business development, we are recruiting for a Director level hire to join the team that has previous experience in Net Zero energy projects, including large-scale wind, solar, hydrogen, CCUS and other energy transition initiatives from either a commercial, procurement, project controls or project/programme management discipline.
This role can be based anywhere in the UK however there will be an element of travel to meet clients and manage the wider team.
The key responsibilities for this role are:
* Formulating and managing strategies to deliver the business objectives.
* Actively identifying and bidding new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Unit’s activities.
* Ensuring that projects are managed in accordance with Gleeds processes and procedures (governance and controls).
* Managing employees, focusing on retention and development.
* Developing and enhancing Gleeds capability in the Energy sectors.
* Briefing employees on relevant aspects of Gleeds business.
* Preparing bids for services.
* Managing service delivery for profit.
* Agreeing fees and charges for potential services with Regional Managing Director.
* Delivering high quality services and deliverables ensuring that services meet our Customer’s requirements.
* Reviewing scope of appointments on a monthly basis to ensure services are being delivered in accordance with appointments
* Managing and maintaining Customer relationships (i.e. Clients, business partners and other consultants). Ensuring a Customer care plan is in place, supporting a specific and targeted key account plan.
About You
Who we're looking for
* Passion for the Clean Energy sector
* Extensive project control, project, and cost management experience
* Detailed knowledge and practical experience of development of programmes in the clean energy sector, including knowledge of complex funding and commercial arrangements, interface with government, and understanding of national strategy relating to enabling infrastructure
* Detailed knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques
* Detailed knowledge and practical experience of project management and project controls techniques
* Sound practical knowledge of construction methods and materials
* Excellent knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
* Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience of administering construction contracts.
* Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
* Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
* Proficient networker.
Qualifications:
* Applicants should ideally be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Engineering, Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background may be considered.
* Professional qualifications and/or membership of the APM, RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS, ACostE or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.
What we can offer you in return
* 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
* Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
* Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
* Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
* Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
* Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
* Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
* Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work
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