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Associate Director, Building Surveying - London
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Associate Director, Building Surveying
Built Asset Solutions | London
Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working
About This Opportunity
Following the launch of our Built Asset Solutions service, we're searching for a chartered building surveyor with post qualification experience to join our London building surveying team in a senior management position providing commercial, delivery and management support to our London director.
This is an excellent position for a growth-minded, commercial building surveyor to develop their management and leadership skills, working closely with an experienced leader to gain practical exposure and insight to the strategic, commercial, and management responsibilities involved in running a professional business unit.
Collaborating with national built asset solutions colleagues and London advisory, cost management & project management teams, you'll leverage opportunities with existing clients, explore business opportunities with your own industry contacts, and win work with new clients, both independently and as part of wider multi-disciplinary bids.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering high quality services and ensuring that building surveying deliverables meet customer’s requirements;
- Managing building surveying commissions, including surveys, dilapidation advice, party wall advice, and construction projects for new builds, renovations, and maintenance works – from feasibility through to design, contract administration to handover and post completion reviews;
- Preparing and managing planned maintenance programmes;
- Supporting business unit directors in delivering business objectives;
- Proactive business development and networking, developing, growing, and maintaining positive, commercial customer relationships;
- Team leadership, management, and mentoring to support positive technical and non-technical development of your team members
- Bid management, support, preparation, and technical input
- Leading, promoting, and encouraging social value initiatives
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Joining us in this role you'll benefit from:
- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- Career progression & promotion opportunities
- Annual RICS membership cover
- 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and access to our holiday buy/sell scheme (buy up to 10 or sell up to 5 days per annum)
- Private personal healthcare, plus additional health & wellbeing services and support through our flexible benefits scheme
- Exclusive offers, discounts & perks spanning tech, entertainment, travel, food & drink, experiences, and health / wellbeing
- Dedicated central support on bids, recruitment, marketing and more
- Access to "Gleeds Academy" for personal & professional training & development
- Association with a globally recognised brand
- Being part of a "Great Places to Work" certified organisation
Who we’re looking for:
Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills
- Broad, in-depth Building Surveying experience post MRICS qualification;
- Detailed knowledge and practical experience of delivery of building surveying tasks
- Sound knowledge of construction methods and materials;
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies;
- Ability to administer construction contracts as Contracts Administrator and Employers Agent;
- Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts;
- Ability to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement) and to lead high performance teams;
- Clear and effective communication skills – both oral and written;
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes;
- Excellent problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills;
- Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily;
- Sound ICT Skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Competent at negotiating sufficient fees to both complete services and generate required profit levels;
- Ability to work as part of a team and lead teams.
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Qualifications
- MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
About us
Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability, and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.
Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion, and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility, and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]
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