Recruiting for Gleeds - Nuclear, Defence, Data Centres and Clean Energy

About The Role

Project Director - Quantity Surveyor

• Location: London (Mixture of local office, home and client sites)
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full time with flexible core hours

About this opportunity

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we deliver award‑winning projects worldwide. We are proud to be certified as a “Great Place to Work”, acknowledging that our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Gleeds Infrastructure specialises 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.

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, ensuring seamless delivery and commercial success. You will 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.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the delivery of complex infrastructure schemes, ensuring commercial success.
• Lead large teams, providing direction to Associate Directors and senior professionals.
• Act as a sector or service lead, driving innovation and best practice.
• Strengthen key client relationships and expand Gleeds’ presence in the infrastructure sector.
• Shape commercial strategies, ensuring efficiency and high‑quality delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• HNC, HND or Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law or similar.
• Professional qualifications and member of RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or another relevant Chartered Institute.
• 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 Great Place to Work.

About the Company

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.

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.

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.