National Housing Survey Lead

Gleeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car allowance

Private healthcare cover

Comprehensive benefits package

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Gleeds is looking for a Project Director to lead its Built Asset Solutions service in the UK housing sector. In this senior leadership role, you will shape the stock condition survey and asset intelligence offers while driving business development and strategic programme leadership.

You should possess extensive housing survey experience and a strong understanding of construction methods. The position offers a competitive salary, company car allowance, and opportunities for career development in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-performance teams in housing surveys.
• Knowledge of construction procurement strategies and contract administration.
• Ability to motivate others and effectively communicate.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and market strategies.
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder communications.
• Oversee financial management and deliver project outcomes.

Skills

Housing survey experience

Construction methods and materials knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial and numeracy management

ICT skills

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About This Opportunity

Develop and define a national service line in a brand new role, bringing strategy, structure and leadership to a high growth sector with Gleeds Built Asset Solutions. This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity; a brand new role for our Built Asset Solutions service. A service ownership role, you'll be a market facing leader, shaping Gleeds' stock condition survey and asset intelligence offer across the UK housing sector and enhancing our capabilities in a significant growth market.

Project Director, Housing Surveys

Sector Lead | Built Asset Solutions

Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working

Key Responsibilities

• Business development and market leadership
• Strategic programme leadership
• Commercial and financial management
• Client and stakeholder management
• Technical and data leadership
• People leadership and team development

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• A company car allowance
• Private healthcare cover
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities to further develop your career as a senior leader
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible working arrangements

Key Experience, knowledge & skills

• Broad, in-depth housing survey experience
• 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 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

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 [e-mail].