Building Surveying Director

Building Surveying Director, Manchester, North West Service lead – Built Asset SolutionsAbout this opportunityFollowing the launch of our Built Asset Solutions service, we have the chance for a chartered building surveyor with multi sector & service experience to join us as regional building surveying lead in the North West.You'll be joining a newly formed offering from Gleeds, developed to help organisations optimise built asset performance through technical excellence, digital innovation, and strategic consultancy.This is a key service leadership opportunity, with ownership and autonomy to shape the future of building surveying in the North West.Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business, your key responsibilities will focus on team management & development, plus service delivery & business growth.BenefitsA competitive salary offeringCar allowancePrivate healthcare27 days annual leave plus bank holidaysEnhanced pensionRICS membership fees paidA comprehensive benefits provision including discounts, services & exclusive offers covering health & wellbeing, travel, entertainment, technology, food & drink and moreResponsibilities include but are not limited toFormulating and managing strategies to deliver the business objectivesActively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Unit's activitiesEnsuring that projects are managed in accordance with Gleeds processes and procedures (governance and controls)Agreeing fees and charges for potential services with Business Unit Manager / Area ChairAgreeing appointments / scope of services.Ensuring that appointments are in place prior to commencing service deliveryDelivering high quality services and deliverables ensuring that services meet our customer's requirementsReviewing scope of appointments on a monthly basis to ensure services are being delivered in accordance with appointmentsManaging and maintaining customer relationships (i.e. clients, business [partners, and other consultants).Ensuring a customer care plan is in placeResolving customer complaintsEnsuring sufficient resources are made available to deliver services on our projects, including managing resource conflict resolution (with fellow directors)People leadership & including managing resources and workload with senior team members and ensuring compliance with administrative requirements (appraisals, training, timesheets etc)Managing employees, focussing on retention and developmentDeveloping and enhancing Gleeds Building Surveying capabilityBriefing employees on relevant aspects of Gleeds businessPreparing bids for services and driving profitable service deliveryManaging the commercial aspects of projects (e.g. scope of services/deliverables, invoices, payments, and debt management)Working harmoniously with other Directors and assisting Business Unit Manager / Area ChairAs a Gleeds team member, you will have access toOpportunities to develop and grow your careerA contributory pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOur Global Travel Scholarship ProgrammeFlexible working arrangementsWho we're looking forExperience, Knowledge and Key SkillsExtensive building surveying experience post MRICS qualificationDetailed knowledge and practical experience of delivery of building surveying servicesSound practical knowledge of construction methods and materialsExcellent knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategiesComprehensive knowledge and practical experience of administering construction contractsAbility to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement)Excellent communication skills – both oral and writtenExcellent organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environmentsExcellent problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skillsAbility to absorb complex information and assess requirements readilyProficient networkerSpecialist knowledge of a specific industry sector (i.e. residential, hotels, commercial, retail, leisure, education and other)Ability to prepare first class bids for servicesCompetent at negotiating sufficient fees to both complete services and generate required profit levelsA clear understanding of legislation impacting on construction contractsDemonstratable evidence of delivering services to clients and managing client relationshipsDemonstratable experience of timely interfacing with clients and key stakeholders at the highest levelAbility to work as part of a team and lead teamsQualificationsMRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)About usGleeds 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.#LI-HYBRID #LI-JL2#J-*****-Ljbffr