Associate Director Building Surveying

Associate Director
Building Surveying - Built Asset Solutions
Birmingham

About the role
As a senior figure in the building surveying team, you will help lead the delivery of high-quality building surveying services across a broad range of commissions, while supporting the growth of the Birmingham team and wider service offer. You will work closely with the office lead to build client relationships, develop team capability and strengthen our position in a growing market.

• Lead the delivery of a range of building surveying commissions across built assets and client portfolios
  
• Support the building surveying lead in the day-to-day leadership of the Birmingham team
  
• Build strong client relationships and help identify and win new opportunities in a high-growth market
  
• Provide clear, practical advice on building consultancy, asset performance, risk and project delivery
  
• Take ownership of commissions from instruction through to completion, ensuring quality, commercial performance and client satisfaction
  
• Coordinate and lead project teams, bringing together the right Gleeds expertise to deliver strong client outcomes
  
• Manage, mentor and develop colleagues, helping build capability in a small but growing team
  
• Contribute to business planning, team growth and the continued development of the Birmingham Built Asset Solutions offer

About you
You will be an experienced building surveyor with the confidence to lead work, support senior leadership and help develop a growing team in a fast-moving market.

• Strong building surveying experience and the credibility to lead client instructions and project delivery
  
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for growth
  
• The ability to support senior leadership while taking ownership of key areas of team and service delivery
  
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines
  
• Clear judgement and a practical, client-focused style
  
• Experience managing, mentoring or developing others
  
• The ambition to play a leading role in the growth of the Birmingham team and its future direction

What we offer
At Gleeds, you’ll join a business where your ambition is backed, your contribution is valued and your career can grow with real pace.

Join Gleeds
If you’re ready to take on a key leadership role and help grow our Birmingham Built Asset Solutions team, we’d like to hear from you.

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.

Qualifications

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)