Director, Building Surveying

All Locations Dublin Sector Real Estate \& Property

Associate Director

Building Surveying \| Dublin

Permanent \| Full-time \| Hybrid working

About this opportunity We're searching for an experienced building surveyor to join us in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the growth of our new multi-disciplinary service and be the first member of the team in Ireland.

This isn't starting from scratch - we've set the foundations for you, with existing workstreams in Dublin ready for you to take on across a range of projects and technical surveys. With support from your wider team, and guidance from service leads, this is a opportunity to build from a stable platform, develop the local service and create a dedicated Dublin building surveying team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Supporting service leads to achieve business objectives; + Positively engaging with customers - developing, growing, and maintaining business relationships; + Providing high quality building surveying services, ensuring deliverables meet customer requirements; + Managing building surveying commissions, such as surveys, dilapidation advice, party wall advice and construction projects including feasibility design, contract administration, handover and post completion reviews + Preparing and managing planned maintenance programmes; + Agreeing with your director and client selection of appropriate sub-consultants to support commission delivery and appointing them in line with approved procedures + Providing sound professional advice to both clients and project team members; + Ensuring all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, maintaining evidence of independent checks; + Remaining in the remit of your role. When additional responsibilities required of you, conduct this in a fully informed manner with the approval of your line manager; + Leading and managing your teams, ensuring they are correctly fulfilling their project functions, providing mentoring and coaching when required; + Preparing bids for services; + Managing service delivery for profit.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Broad, in-depth post qualification building surveying 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 (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) or
• MSCSI (Member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland)

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 [email protected]

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