Director of Building Surveying
Location: Newcastle
Company: Gleeds
Type: Full-time
Step Up. Lead Boldly. Shape the Future.
At Gleeds, we’re looking for a visionary Director of Building Surveying.
As a key member of the Gleeds senior leadership team, you’ll act as a trusted ambassador for the business, driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and client satisfaction.
This is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing major project delivery, team development, and commercial performance across the Business Unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership:
Define and execute strategies to meet and exceed business objectives, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
- Business Development:
Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities to drive growth within the Building Surveying service line
- Project Governance:
Ensure projects adhere to Gleeds' standards, governance frameworks, and quality assurance processes from initiation to completion.
- Commercial Oversight:
Negotiate and agree fee proposals and service scopes. Oversee all commercial aspects of project delivery, including profitability, invoicing, and debt management.
- Client Relationship Management:
Maintain and grow strong relationships with clients, partners, and consultants. Lead on resolving client issues and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
- Operational Management:
Ensure the right resources are in place for project delivery. Manage resource planning, workload allocation, and resolve conflicts collaboratively across teams.
- Team Leadership & Development:
Lead and support a high-performing team. Oversee performance management, training, development, and retention of staff, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement.
- Service Excellence:
Champion quality in all deliverables. Regularly review appointment scopes to ensure alignment with client expectations and project requirements.
- Bid Management:
Lead the preparation of competitive and compelling bids for new work, working closely with colleagues and the wider Gleeds business.
- Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with fellow Directors and senior leaders to support wider business objectives and contribute to the success of the regional unit.