Associate Director, Building Surveying - Southampton

This role is a strategic hire for our Southampton office and South regional Built Asset Solutions team. We are looking for an Associate Director who can lead building surveying commissions, drive the growth of our projects offering and expand our presence in a key market. Alongside client leadership and commercial focus, you will manage, mentor and develop team members, helping build the capability, confidence and culture needed for long-term success. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished chartered building surveyor to take the next step in their career. You will lead commissions, advise clients on complex built asset matters and support the growth of our Southampton building surveying business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of varied building surveying commissions across client portfolios and built assets
• Build, develop and retain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser on strategic property and asset matters
• Support regional growth by identifying opportunities, securing work and delivering commissions
• Manage, mentor and develop junior team members, building capability and supporting the growth of future leaders

About you

You will be a commercially minded chartered building surveyor with a growth mindset and a people focused approach to internal and external relationships. You will be highly skilled in project design, specification and contract administration, with excellent knowledge of construction contracts. You will also need:

• Significant building surveying experience, with the ability to lead complex instructions and senior client engagements
• Experience leading business development, client relationship management and winning work
• Commercial judgement and the ability to balance client service with business performance
• The credibility to advise senior stakeholders and represent Gleeds in the market
• A collaborative and encouraging management style

What we offer

• A world of opportunity: with the scope to shape your career, expand your influence and progress further as a leader
• A role with real strategic impact: helping grow the London team, strengthen key client relationships and shape the future of the service
• Support to lead at your best: through continued development, access to senior colleagues and a culture of mentorship and collaboration
• A strong platform for growth: within a business that values ambition, fresh thinking and commercial leadership
• Flexibility that works: with an approach that supports work-life balance and agile working
• A place to thrive: with a focus on wellbeing, professional development and an inclusive culture where people feel valued and supported
• The opportunity to shape what comes next: in a business that is committed to thinking differently and delivering lasting value for clients

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Broad, in-depth Building Surveying experience post MRICS qualification
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
• Clear in-use understanding of building contracts
• Excellent communication, organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills
• 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. 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.