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Associate Director Building Surveying
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Gleeds
Lead the Future of Building Surveying in Ireland
Gleeds Ireland is growing fast.
We are seeking a seasoned construction professional to lead our Building Surveying division and shape the future of our consultancy across Ireland.
As Associate Director you will build trusted client relationships, set the pace and standards for our services, and drive excellence across all projects.
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 customers' 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 and maintaining evidence of independent checks
Remaining in the remit of your role and, when additional responsibilities need to be carried out, conducting them 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 and 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
Global travel scholarship programme
Flexible working arrangements
Who we're looking for
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
Qualifications
MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
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.
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