Associate Director - Commercial

Systech is the world’s leading privately held, independent provider of consulting, expert, and legal services, managed and owned by industry professionals who are passionate about construction. 

We are a global consultancy, with a 30-year history of providing advice on iconic infrastructure, engineering, and construction projects. 

Operating from 26 strategic locations in 4 continents, we provide responsive, high quality, multi-disciplinary services to support the delivery of complex and challenging projects, globally.

We continuously strive to improve how we deliver services to our clients and feel incredibly proud of the long-standing relationships we have built with clients and contractors around the world.

Role

Systech is seeking highly qualified and technically competent commercial professionals who possesses a strong interest in developing client relationships. We have exciting opportunities available for two ambitious Associate Directors who can support our growth in this region. 

It will require hard work and strong performance levels, but these roles provide a clearly defined route to a leadership position within a leading construction consultancy. This suits someone who is passionate about delivering an exceptional service and who possess a client centric outlook. 

The ideal candidate will have prior experience of leading commercial departments and teams on major construction projects. This is a consultancy role, and you must therefore also be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a client facing environment.

Responsibilities

• To lead teams on major construction projects
• Developing relationships with new and existing clients 
• Establishing relationships with target clients
• Driving a business development focussed culture
• Develop commercial strategies and lead on contractual negotiations
• To ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the contract
• Responsibility for management account preparation and liaison with senior management
• Extensive knowledge of main standard forms of contract including NEC and JCT
• To advise of dispute avoidance and resolution strategy
• To develop an understanding of claims preparation and dispute avoidance
• Assist more junior members of staff with their career development 

Individual

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying 
• A Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (preferred)
• Additional qualifications (LLM, FCIArb, FRICS) (preferred)
• Experience working within infrastructure / civils
• NEC contract knowledge
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Presentable and articulate
• Collaborative and able to work towards a common goal
• Dynamic and passionate career focused individual
• Embrace innovation and new ideas

What We Can Offer

• Leadership team with a growth mindset
• A dynamic and agile culture  
• An environment where you will be recognised for strong performance 
• An ‘open door’ policy where you will have access to the senior management 
• Opportunities to work on major projects both in the UK and overseas 
• Clearly defined career progression path
• Competitive salary & bonus structure