Director Cost & Commercial, Data Centres📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Gleeds is seeking a Director Cost & Commercial to join its Gleeds Arabia team. This senior leadership position involves overseeing multiple high-profile data centre construction projects. The role is key to driving the growth of Gleeds' data centre business across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the wider GCC region. As a senior member of the leadership team, you will represent the company, cultivate client relationships, identify new business development opportunities, and ensure the expert delivery of cost management services.
Gleeds offers a dynamic and supportive environment. This position requires a professional with deep understanding of the data centre sector and a proven track record in cost management consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively identify and pursue new business development opportunities to drive regional growth.
- Lead the preparation and submission of bids for new programs and frameworks.
- Ensure all commissions are managed in strict accordance with Gleeds' established processes and procedures, maintaining robust governance and controls.
- Deliver high-quality cost management services that consistently meet and exceed client expectations.
- Manage and nurture strong, long-lasting client relationships.
- Lead and manage teams effectively, including working with Associate Directors to optimize resource allocation and workload management.
- Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements, including performance appraisals and training.
- Manage employees with a focus on retention and professional development.
- Develop and enhance Gleeds' cost management capabilities within the region.
- Collaborate with other Directors across the GCC region.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 20 years of cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
- At least 5 years of experience living and working within the GCC.
- Specialist knowledge of the Data Centre sector, both at a local and global level.
- Extensive experience in working with and leading cost consultancy practices.
- Detailed knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques.
- Excellent understanding of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate others, providing support and encouragement.
- Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to adapt quickly to changing environments.
- A proficient networker with established professional connections.
- Demonstrable experience of successfully interfacing with data centre clients and key stakeholders at the highest levels in a timely manner.
- FRICS or MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), or equivalent; Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
Required Skills
- Cost Management
- Data Centre Construction
- Pre & Post Contract Cost Management Services
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Team Leadership
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Planning
- Construction Procurement Strategies
- Tendering Strategies
- Contract Strategies
- Motivating Others
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Networking
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position. The role is based in the Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. Fluent English is essential for this role. Proficiency in Arabic is desirable.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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