Associate Director Cost Management

Gleeds; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Cost Management to lead complex nuclear projects in Warrington. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage NEC contracts, prepare contract documents, and oversee financial management. Ideal candidates have a degree in Quantity Surveying or similar fields and experience in the construction or engineering sectors. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Ideally be qualified in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law, or relevant discipline.
• Must have experience in the Construction environment or engineering discipline.
• Experience within Nuclear, Civil engineering sectors is essential.
• Professional qualifications or membership of relevant Chartered Institutes are desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver major projects.
• Manage NEC forms of contract for compliance with processes and obligations.
• Prepare contract data and scope documentation to a high standard.
• Oversee financial management, including cost reporting and analysis.

Skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Financial management

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Tools

NEC3 and NEC4 contracts

Job description

• Warrington (Mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full time with flexible core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award‑winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified 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 Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Cost Management to join a major, complex programme within the nuclear sector. The role will involve leading the preparation of contract data and scope documentation, while demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Your day to day could involve:

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver major projects in line with established operational and governance frameworks.
• Work closely with the nuclear commercial team to provide robust commercial and contract management for high‑value, complex contracts.
• Manage the administration of NEC forms of contract, ensuring full compliance with contractual processes, obligations, and timescales.
• Prepare and develop contract data, scope documentation, and associated commercial inputs to a high standard.
• Drive clear, consistent communication and alignment across clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee accurate financial management, including cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis to support client and project reporting.

However, in the consultancy world, 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're looking for:

• Ideally be 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.
• Must have experience within the Construction environment or engineering discipline and relevant experience within Cost Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service contracting) sector is essential.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as a methodical way of thinking with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong experience in contract management within nuclear, infrastructure, engineering or major projects.
• Experience operating forms of contract, including NEC3 and NEC4.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, APM, AcostE or other relevant Chartered Institute are desired, and will be supported if not already obtained.

What We Can Offer You

• 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.
• 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 gold standard investor in people.

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.