Associate Director

Gleeds; Doha; On-site; QAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds (Doha, Qatar) is seeking an Associate Director / Team Leader for Cost Management in pre & post contract Quantity Surveying. The role oversees cost management for major development projects in Doha, with MRICS-qualified leadership and extensive GCC experience.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years post-graduate experience, 10+ years in GCC including Qatar, and 5+ years on infrastructure >US$100m. Strong procurement strategy knowledge and client relationship skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartered MMUP Grade A
• Expert knowledge and practical experience of pre and post contract cost management
• 15+ years post graduate experience in all aspects of quantity surveying
• 10+ years' experience in GCC, including Qatar
• 5+ years' experience on an infrastructure project in excess of US$100m
• Experience of building projects and major mixed use developments
• Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre & post contract cost management services for construction and FM packages
• Advising on and implementing facilities management procurement strategies
• Managing commissions to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with Gleeds procedures
• Positively engaging with Clients and developing, growing and maintaining Client relationships
• A senior member of the CONSULTANT organisation who has the authority to act on Gleeds behalf at meetings with the client
• Senior management as and when required
• Cost Planning, Estimating Value Engineering Bills of Quantities
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes
• Producing and presenting reports to Clients
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication skills

Team leadership

English language

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or engineering

MRICS or equivalent chartered status

MMUP Grade A

Fluent English

Job description

About this opportunity

Associate Director / Team Leader Cost Management Pre & post contract Quantity Surveying services Doha, Qatar Buildings & Real Estate operations and maintenance

Construct a career with purpose! Gleeds in Qatar has an exciting career opportunity, providing cost management services for construction and facilities management packages for a major development in Doha, Qatar. We are seeking a MRICS qualified Quantity Surveying professional with great team leadership skills, who wants to develop their career in a personable and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Delivering pre & post contract cost management services for construction and FM Packages
• Advising on and implementing facilities management procurement strategies.
• Managing commissions to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the Gleeds procedures.
• Positively engaging with Clients and developing, growing and maintaining Client relationships
• A senior member of the CONSULTANT organisation who has the authority to act on Gleeds behalf at meetings with the client
• Senior management as and when required
• Cost Planning, Estimating Value Engineering Bills of Quantities
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes.
• Producing and presenting reports to Clients.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects

Who we're looking for:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• MRICS Chartered MMUP Grade A
• Expert knowledge and practical experience of pre and post contract cost management
• 15+ years post graduate experience in all aspects of quantity surveying
• 10+ years' experience in GCC, including Qatar
• 5+ years' experience on an infrastructure project in excess of US$100m
• Experience of building projects and major mixed use developments
• Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or an appropriate degree in engineering
• MRICS or equivalent chartered status
• MMUP Grade A
• Fluent English written and verbal skills

Be part of the extraordinary

Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world's most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment.

One of the qualities we value in people, is the ability to think creatively about the solutions we offer to clients. With over 80 offices spanning the Americas, Europe, MENA and Asia Pacific our ability to innovate and improve is a product of the varied backgrounds and experience of our people. We welcome new perspectives and ideas.

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, our aspiration is to leave a positive legacy for people and local communities, whilst living and breathing our three core values:

We're committed to our clients and our people We're creative and realistic We combine professionalism with personality