Assistant Director - Leeds, United Kingdom - Gleeds

Gleeds

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About The Role:

About this opportunity

This is an opportunity to join the Built Environment Team, a team that is committed to finding creative but feasible solutions for the public sector, centred on the unlocking and bringing forward of challenging and complex-built environment projects.

The Built Environment Team has a number of Local Authority and private sector clients appointed to deliver projects with a range of outputs, including residential, commercial, retail and leisure uses including infrastructure and Public Realm.

The Built Environment Team is currently made up of two Directors, two Senior Development Managers, an Assistant Project Manager, Apprentice Project Manager and a Graduate.

We are currently expanding the team across Manchester and Leeds offices to support the continued growth of the service line.

We are seeking an Assistant Director to join the growing team to provide support in the delivery of projects in this fast paced dynamic team that is successfully delivering a programme of multi-million pound developments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assisting the Built Environment Team in:

To lead on the development and implementation of individual regeneration projects & initiatives and their integration and co-ordination within wider regeneration strategies.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and partners such as Local Authorities and other key parties as identified by the Client which may include public sector organisations such as TfGM, Department for Transport, Network Rail, Homes England.
Coordination of multidisciplinary teams (internal Gleeds teams as well as our external supply chain) including preparation of required scope/s of services and management of procurement processes.
To monitor individual project budgets and wider Built Environment Team budgets
Bid preparation across a number of Frameworks to which Gleeds site and to provide services across a range of opportunities.
Leading on the Built Environment Teams wider Business Development Strategy and feed in to organisation wide Business Planning
Reviewing and analysis of other technical inputs which are pertinent to the project appointed on.
Support colleagues and input in the development of reports to committees, business cases, and external funding bids, where required.
Effectively communicate information, project updates & expectations to team members & stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, including the delivery of engaging and informative presentations.
Delivering high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
Continuous development of a professional network in order to maintain a high profile for Gleeds and to generate new business.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

Opportunities to develop and grow your career
A contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
Flexible working arrangements

About You:

Who we're looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

A relevant degree qualification or equivalent (or >10 years' suitable experience within a similar role)
Relevant experience of working on a project in a responsible role including Line Management and budget responsibilities
An understanding of the development process: town planning, development appraisals, policy context, funding and legal aspects of delivering development.
Experience of effective engagement with key stakeholders such as the public, local Members/Councillors, property owners, investors and grant funders alike
Knowledge and experience in commissioning external consultants and contractors, including a demonstrable understanding of public procurement regulations.
Local Authority understanding and working experience, as a Client or employee (desired but not essential).

Demonstrable experience of the following:

Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Planning, organising and effective time management
Decisionmaking
Clear and effective communication skills (both oral and written)
Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changes
Sound problem solving, negotiating, financial management and numeracy skills
Competent ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work as part of a team
Conflict management
Adaptability
Risk identification & management
Ability to influence and negotiate

Qualifications

BSc Degree or equivalent

Professional membership

RICS, CIOB or APM or equivalent standard

About Us:

Joining us

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.