Associate Director - Commercial

Systech Limited; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking two ambitious Associate Directors in London. This role involves leading construction project teams, developing client relationships, and ensuring projects are completed according to contract standards. Ideal candidates will possess a BSc in Quantity Surveying and have significant experience in the infrastructure sector, along with leadership potential. A growth-oriented environment and defined career progression opportunities await successful applicants.

Benefits

Leadership team with a growth mindset

Dynamic and agile culture

Recognised for strong performance

Access to senior management

Opportunities for major projects both in the UK and overseas

Clearly defined career progression path

Competitive salary & bonus structure

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial departments on major construction projects.
• Experience within infrastructure / civils required.
• Dynamic, career-focused individual with a client-centric outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on major construction projects.
• Develop relationships with new and existing clients.
• Drive a business development focused culture.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Presentation skills

Collaborative

Dynamic and passionate

Innovative

Education

BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying

Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Additional qualifications (LLM, FCIArb, FRICS)

Tools

NEC contract knowledge

Job description

Systech is seeking highly qualified and technically competent commercial professionals who possesses a strong interest in developing client relationships. We have exciting opportunities available for two ambitious Associate Directors who can support our growth in this region.

It will require hard work and strong performance levels, but these roles provide a clearly defined route to a leadership position within a leading construction consultancy. This suits someone who is passionate about delivering an exceptional service and who possess a client centric outlook.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience of leading commercial departments and teams on major construction projects. This is a consultancy role, and you must therefore also be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a client facing environment.

Responsibilities:

·To lead teams on major construction projects

·Developing relationships with new and existing clients

·Establishing relationships with target clients

·Driving a business development focussed culture

·Develop commercial strategies and lead on contractual negotiations

·To ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the contract

·Responsibility for management account preparation and liaison with senior management

·Extensive knowledge of main standard forms of contract including NEC and JCT

·To advise of dispute avoidance and resolution strategy

·To develop an understanding of claims preparation and dispute avoidance

·Assist more junior members of staff with their career development

Requirements

·BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying

·A Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (preferred)

·Additional qualifications (LLM, FCIArb, FRICS) (preferred)

·Experience working within infrastructure / civils

·NEC contract knowledge

·Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills

·Presentable and articulate

·Collaborative and able to work towards a common goal

·Dynamic and passionate career focused individual

·Embrace innovation and new ideas

Benefits

·Leadership team with a growth mindset

·A dynamic and agile culture

·An environment where you will be recognised for strong performance

·An ‘open door’ policy where you will have access to the senior management

·Opportunities to work on major projects both in the UK and overseas

·Clearly defined career progression path

·Competitive salary & bonus structure