Associate Director/ Director Building Surveyor - TDD

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director/Director Building Surveyor in Leeds to lead Technical Due Diligence and project management initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse commercial projects while mentoring junior surveyors. You will be at the forefront of identifying risks and providing solutions to maximize client asset value. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes and driving organic growth within the commercial building surveying sector. If you are a motivated leader with a global perspective and a track record of successful project delivery, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized with excellent technical skills.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple asset instructions and ensure service delivery.
• Provide Technical Due Diligence and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Technical Due Diligence (TDD)

Project Management

Contract Administration

Dilapidations

Condition Surveys

Party Wall Matters

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related field

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Associate Director/ Director Building Surveyor - TDD, Leeds

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

You will be expected to be technically excellent and have a broad range and experience of commercial surveying including Technical Due Diligence (TDD), Condition Surveys, Contract Administration / Project Management, Dilapidations, and Party Wall Matters. Additionally, you should be able to manage both single and multiple asset instructions.

The job involves a varied workload, often balancing multiple instructions simultaneously.

You will focus on service delivery, working as part of a larger team to achieve exceptional outcomes for clients. You should be confident in dealing directly with clients.

You will need to manage your time effectively to meet deadlines and ensure profitability of instructions.

• The key focus of our TDD advice and reporting is to identify key risks, assess their severity and quantify them, along with providing mitigation recommendations. Our advice aims to ensure clients maximize value from their assets with a clear understanding of risks. The role includes mainly Technical Due Diligence, with some Project Management/Contract Administration, Dilapidations, and Party Wall services across various building types, mainly commercial.
• This position carries a high level of responsibility and accountability, offering opportunities for managerial and technical development within a growing specialist team.
• Manage risk in service delivery and contribute to improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate organic revenue growth and support the implementation of the business plan in the commercial building surveying sector.
• Undertake professional technical consultancy, including Technical Due Diligence, dilapidations, condition surveys, and occasionally party wall work.
• Communicate effectively to ensure successful project execution.
• Liaise with Project Managers and Team Leaders for financial control and efficient service delivery.
• Represent the company professionally and diligently.
• Provide regular updates to the Sector Director on contract progress.
• Mentor and supervise junior building surveyors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently under broad guidance.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Team player with strong relationship-building abilities.
• Global perspective with a successful delivery track record.
• Ability to manage tasks from start to finish.
• Strong project management skills, especially in commissioning management.
• Motivational leadership to drive quality and successful outcomes.
• Risk management capabilities.
• Constructive critique skills for reports.
• Ability to prioritize key issues during transactions.
• Manage team to meet deadlines and uphold quality standards.
• Understanding of transaction processes and funder requirements.
• Knowledge of technical and legislative standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Self-motivated and innovative.
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Ability to provide concise, commercial advice and represent the company professionally in client interactions.