Project Director - Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global property and construction consultancy seeks a Project Director - Quantity Surveyor to lead strategic projects. This role involves overseeing complex infrastructure schemes, managing teams, and enhancing client relationships. Join a supportive culture that values professional growth and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in infrastructure with strong leadership skills.
• Knowledge of contract management and commercial principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of complex infrastructure schemes.
• Lead large teams and provide direction to senior professionals.
• Strengthen key client relationships in the infrastructure sector.

Skills

Leadership

Account Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional qualifications from RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS

Job description

Gleeds Merseyside, England, United Kingdom

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• Liverpool (Mixture of local office, home and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full time - with flexible working and 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 proud to say that we have been certified as a “Great Place to Work” which further acknowledges that we put our people at the heart of everything we do.

Gleeds Infrastructure specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in Renewables, Technology, Transport and Utilities. Our goal is to deliver Infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy when well-integrated into the physical, human, and economic environment. Whether it’s a rail link, wind farm, or flood defence barrier, the goal is to create tangible benefits for individuals, communities, and economies.

At Gleeds Infrastructure, we are seeking a Project Director to take ownership of our most strategic and high-value projects. In this role, you will lead senior teams, including Associate Directors and project specialists, ensuring seamless delivery and commercial success. You’ll act as a sector, service, or commission lead, setting industry standards and fostering innovation across the business.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact—developing business strategies, strengthening client relationships, and positioning Gleeds as a leader in infrastructure consulting. If you’re ready to drive major programmes, mentor top talent, and shape the future of the sector, this role offers the chance to influence both project outcomes and the wider business.

• Project Director - Quantity Surveyor
• Liverpool (Mixture of local office, home and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full time - with flexible working and core hours

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Project Leadership – Oversee the delivery of complex infrastructure schemes, ensuring commercial success.
• Team & Talent Management – Lead large teams, providing direction to Associate Directors and senior professionals.
• Sector & Service Expertise – Act as a sector lead, service lead, or commission lead, driving innovation and best practice.
• Client & Business Development – Strengthen key client relationships and expand Gleeds’ presence in the infrastructure sector.
• Operational & Financial Oversight – Shape commercial strategies, ensuring efficiency and high-quality delivery

What We’re Looking For:

• You will be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or another relevant Chartered Institute are essential
• Proven experience in infrastructure, with strong leadership and account management skills.
• Knowledge of contract management (NEC, JCT) and commercial principles.
• Ability to develop business and manage client portfolios.
• Experience in mentoring teams and driving operational success.
• Strong understanding of UK infrastructure, energy, or transport sectors.

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.
• 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 gold standard investor in people.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Construction

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