Associate Director - Estimator

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Director - Estimator, where you'll lead a talented team in delivering accurate project cost estimates for the nuclear and defence sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative projects that contribute to sustainability and climate change initiatives. With a flexible working environment, generous benefits, and a commitment to your professional growth, you'll thrive in a culture that values diversity and collaboration. Be part of a global team that shapes the future while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Volunteering opportunities

Support from central teams

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Estimating/Cost Management, preferably in Nuclear/Civil engineering.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Calculate total project costs and provide detailed breakdowns.
• Lead a team of estimators and manage client deliverables.

Skills

Estimating

Cost Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation Skills

Numeracy Skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Cost Management

Professional Qualifications (RICS, CIOB, etc.)

Job description

About The Role

Associate Director - Estimator

• Associate Director level
• Cardiff (Mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

Since 1875, we've been bringing to life new ideas and big visions for the built environment. In today's fast-changing world, we're continually connecting people, places, ideas and possibilities to make every day another step towards a better future.

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 the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in solar, hydrogen, nuclear, renewables and defence. We want you to be part of that too.

Gleeds Energy is looking to bring on an experienced Estimator on board to work within our commercial estimating function serving the nuclear and defence sectors. As a an Associate Director in this team, you will be taking charge of leading a team and estimating activities as well as managing deliverables with clients.

Your responsibilities in this role will look like the following:

• Calculate total project cost and provide breakdown of costs
• Development of tender strategies alongside the bid team and compile estimates for formal bid
• Ensure that all estimates are reviewed, approved and documented or presented
• Development and management of a team of estimators of varying levels
• Recognised as an expert in estimating services and provide knowledgeable input into estimating process, guidance and development/coaching of wider estimating community
• Have a broader understanding of other project controls elements such as planning, earned value, progress management, cost and change control pre and post contract.

No two days are the same, we are a flexible team that support each other's projects as well as getting involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development.

About You

What we're looking for

• Relevant experience in Estimating/Cost Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are ideal. Methodical way of thinking and approach to organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly. Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy skills are also beneficial.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a 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.

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 aGreat Place to Work certified employer

About Us

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.