Associate Director Building Surveying

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global property and construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director in Building Surveying to manage projects and client relationships. This leadership role requires 10+ years of experience and MRICS qualification. The ideal candidate will drive standards, support growth, and lead high-performance teams. Benefits include career development opportunities, a pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Opportunities to develop and grow your career

A contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Building Surveying post MRICS qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods and procurement strategies.
• Ability to lead high performance teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage building surveying commissions and ensure quality service delivery.
• Support directors in achieving business objectives.
• Engage with clients to develop and maintain relationships.

Skills

Building Surveying experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

If you're a Building Surveyor with 10+ years' experience, hungry for a new challenge, and ready to help shape the future of a thriving consultancy, this is your moment. As Associate Director, you won't just manage projects - you'll build something bigger: trusted client relationships and a reputation for excellence across Ireland.

You'll be at the forefront of our Building Surveying division, setting the pace and standards for everything we do. This role is perfect for someone who's ready to take that next big step - someone with vision, drive, and the ambition to make a real mark in the industry. It's a leadership opportunity in a business that's going places. Ready to build your legacy with us? Join Gleeds. Lead the way.

Responsibilities

• Supporting business unit directors in delivering business objectives;
• Positively engaging with customers and developing, growing, and maintaining customer relationships;
• 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;
• Agreeing with the Director and Client the right sub-consultants to assist with delivery of a commission. Following the approved procedures for appointing Sub-consultants;
• Communicating with, and providing good, sound, professional advice to both clients and other project team members;
• Ensuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks;
• Remaining in the remit of your role and when additional responsibilities need to be carried out, conduct this in a fully informed manner with the approval of your line manager;
• Leading and managing teams working for you; ensuring that they are correctly fulfilling their project functions providing mentoring and coaching when required;
• Mentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potential;
• Preparing bids for services;
• Managing service delivery for profit.

Benefits

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our global travel scholarship programme
• Flexible working arrangements

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

Gleeds Ireland is growing - fast. And with growth comes opportunity. We're searching for a seasoned construction professional to not only join us but to lead with 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.