Associate Director - Building Surveyor

<h2>Job Description</h2><div><div><p>My client, a niche multi-disciplinary, is currently looking for an Associate Director Building Surveyor to fill a permanent position within their City Centre of Glasgow. The role will suit a highly motivated Associate or Principal Building Surveyor looking to further their career in a team of likeminded consultants. </p> <p>The successful candidate will have the ability and ambition to promote the business and be very much part of a successful team. There are also a clear pathway and plan for progression to Director in place for the right candidate.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Responsibilities of the Associate Director - Building Surveyor:</b></p> <ul> <li>To demonstrate a full and thorough knowledge of all legislation affecting the procurement of works and the maintenance and use of property</li> <li>Ensure that junior members of staff are fully briefed on their role and training opportunities are maximised</li> <li>Monitoring the deterioration or defects of a property and offering advice on repair work.</li> <li>Negotiating the repair of work or a financial settlement if required.</li> <li>Assist in developing new clients and maximise business development opportunities</li> <li>Managing of client/project teams to deliver building surveying services profitably and on time</li> <li>To diligently handle all instructions and to maintain comprehensive records for all work undertaken</li> <li>Visiting sites to undertake surveys, visiting construction sites, meet with sub-contractors, contractors, clients and other staff as required to deliver projects.</li> <li>Dilapidation Liability Assessment Reports</li> <li>Schedules of Condition</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b>Requirements of the Associate Director - Building Surveyor:</b></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)</li> <li>At least 5-10 years’ postgraduate experience with provable technical delivery experience</li> <li>Significant exposure to, and good working relations with private sector clients</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>On offer for the Associate Director - Building Surveyor:</b></p> <p> </p> <p>The starting salary for this position ranges from £70,000 to £80,000 depending on experience plus a very comprehensive benefits package comprising of, 25 days annual leave plus 10 days public holidays and an additional 3 days at Xmas, subscription fees paid and, employee assistance program (EAP), Gym & Wellbeing discounts and private health & medical care.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>What happens next?</b></p> <p>On receipt of your application our dedicated Surveying and Project Management recruiter, Rees Allan, will contact you to discuss this opportunity in full detail. Rees will disclose the name of our client to you prior to sending your CV to this, or any other company we are working with.</p> </div></div> Salary: GBP 70000 - 80000 per year Experience: 5 years required

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