Associate Director Building Surveyor
Built Asset Solutions | Exeter
Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working
About this opportunity
A fresh approach, innovative offering, and a world of opportunities with Built Asset Solutions
We're searching for a chartered building surveyor to join our Exeter building surveying team to enhance our new built asset solutions service line and strengthen our capabilities in the South West. This is an opportunity to work closely with our South West Building Surveying lead, and take on a key role as our Exeter office building surveying contact.
Joining a growing multi-disciplinary team which has grown to 7 members in 18 months, you will have ownership of local clients and commissions, local business growth and people management as we continue to grow our building surveying offering in Exeter.
Reporting into our building surveying lead and collaborating with our Exeter cost & project managers, you will deliver a range of commissions across Devon, Cornwall & Somerset, leveraging existing relationships and partnerships to secure new business opportunities.
You will lead projects through design, specification, contract administration & delivery, acting as key point of contact for clients on refurbishment, fit-out, component replacement & external decoration projects.
Your work will also include professional inspection and survey work including conditions, building pathology and specific defects, with opportunities to deliver dilapidations, party wall matters and technical due diligence services.
Joining our built asset solutions team in Exeter you will benefit from:
- Excellent career development opportunities as part of a growing national service
- Access to a range of development resources through our central L&D platform
- An inclusive, collaborative environment, with approachable & supportive colleagues locally & nationally
We offer the following benefits in addition to a competitive annual salary:
- Car/travel allowance
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Private personal health cover
- Holiday buy & sell scheme (buy up to 10 days or sell up to 5 days per annum)
- Professional enrolment, assessment & subscription cover
- Enhanced 39 week paid maternity leave benefit
- Career development & progression opportunities, including mentoring, CPD, structured career development support programmes
- A contributory pension scheme
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of a range of building surveying commissions across built assets and client portfolios
- Build strong, trusted client relationships and help identify and win new opportunities
- Support the continued growth of the Nottingham office and wider Built Asset Solutions offer
- Provide clear, practical advice on building consultancy, asset performance, risk and project delivery
- Take ownership of commissions from instruction through to completion, with a focus on quality, commercial performance and client satisfaction
- Coordinate and lead project teams, bringing together the right Gleeds expertise to deliver better outcomes
- Mentor and develop colleagues, helping create a collaborative environment where people can grow and thrive
- Bring fresh thinking to service delivery and help shape a modern, forward-looking building consultancy offer
You will bring:
- Strong building surveying experience and the credibility to lead client instructions and project delivery
- Commercial awareness and the ability to spot opportunities to grow relationships and services
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines
- Clear judgement and a practical, client-focused style
- Experience leading, mentoring or developing others
- The ambition to play a key senior role in an established Nottingham team and support its next phase of growth
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.
- A world of opportunity - with clear progression and leadership opportunities
- The chance to make your mark - helping grow an established Nottingham team and strengthen a key regional hub for Built Asset Solutions
- Support to grow and lead - through structured development, exciting learning opportunities and mentorship from senior colleagues
- A collaborative culture - where people work together, share knowledge and support each other to succeed
- Flexibility that works - with flexible and agile working that supports work-life balance
- A place to thrive - with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional development and an inclusive culture where people feel valued and supported
- The platform to think differently - in a business that welcomes fresh ideas and gives people the chance to create real impact
Join Gleeds
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help lead the continued growth of our Nottingham Built Asset Solutions team, we’d like to hear from you.