Associate Director - Chartered Building Surveyor

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

Join us and you'll benefit from a development programme designed to ensure your career objectives are met in full in addition to placing great emphasis on the training, development and progression of our staff at all levels.

As part of our continuous expansion in the UK market we are looking for an Associate Director of Building Surveying to consolidate and grow our Building Surveying offering in Yorkshire and the North. The individual will work closely with the Head of Building Surveying and other office Directors to deliver the business plan and maintain sustained growth within the various markets in which we operate.

You will need experience of leading consultancy teams on behalf of the client and should possess demonstrable skills in the following areas-Managing and delivering consultancy services within the Building Surveying market, Engaging and developing existing and new clients to contribute to the growth and development of the business in the region, Key client account management for high profile projects, Ability to spearhead and develop a team of dynamic individuals across multiple sites and teams.

• Be a focal point for part of the well-established building surveying team.
• Contribute to the strategic plans for the business and help maintain and develop business for the future.
• Maintain service quality standards and a culture of continuous improvement and constructive expertise.
• Take responsibility for some key projects and the account management and customer care for major clients.
• New business proposals and tendering, liaising with the marketing team to ensure highest quality marketing and promotional materials.
• Collaboration with other service streams, sectors and the wider AtkinsRéalis business to provide combined and innovative solutions improving our competitive advantage.
• Ensuring the quality and timeliness of service delivery to clients, acting as primary interface to help build clients' confidence in the team and participating in relevant internal/external training initiatives.
• Playing an instrumental role in generating repeat business, winning new work and developing new business opportunities.
• Controlling workload, resources, and keeping abreast of industry issues and developments in best practice.
• Managing and supervising teams to enable a strongly motivated, engaged and high performing function.
• Managing other individuals including undertaking performance and development reviews (PDRs) and mentoring and coaching less experienced colleagues.
• Providing guidance, leadership and technical expertise to team members. Competently communicating and interacting with others, in accordance with the organisation's values.
• This role has excellent prospects for an individual who has a strong enthusiasm to progress and enjoys working collaboratively within a vibrant team as well as technical competence, we are looking for someone with the ability to think laterally, who possesses first class communication skills, has strong commercial awareness, who will provide an exemplary service to our clients.

• To hold a relevant construction qualification and be a professional member of a recognised professional institution i.e. MRICS/FRICS. A track record of generating and developing opportunities and winning new work.
• To have the ability to manage a project throughout its lifecycle and have experience of both project delivery and the completion of survey programmes.
• The ability to demonstrate a highly motivated, pro-active approach to work matters.
• Detailed knowledge of working within the Building Surveying and Consultancy Services market.
• Management experience of successful project delivery from inception to handover and have the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Experience of client management and development.
• Ability to deal with Clients and/or the business at a senior level.
• Attend sector led events locally and nationally to promote the AtkinsRéalis business.
• Driving Licence/Level of mobility required in the role and be engaged in commercial management and profitability monitoring. Produce scope, fee and contractual proposals.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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We're AtkinsRéalis, a world class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.