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Associate Director, Building Surveying

Job in Exeter, Devon, EX2, England, UK
Listing for: Gleeds
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Associate Director Building Surveyor Built Asset Solutions | Exeter Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working

About this opportunityA fresh approach, innovative offering, and a world of opportunities with Built Asset Solutions We're searching for a chartered building surveyor to join our Exeter building surveying team to enhance our new built asset solutions service line and strengthen our capabilities in the South West. This is an opportunity to work closely with our South West Building Surveying lead, and take on a key role as our Exeter office building surveying contact.

Joining a growing multi-disciplinary team which has grown to 7 members in 18 months, you will have ownership of local clients and commissions, local business growth and people management as we continue to grow our building surveying offering in Exeter.

Reporting into our building surveying lead and collaborating with our Exeter cost & project managers, you will deliver a range of commissions across Devon, Cornwall & Somerset, leveraging existing relationships and partnerships to secure new business opportunities.

You will lead projects through design, specification, contract administration & delivery, acting as key point of contact for clients on refurbishment, fit-out, component replacement & external decoration projects. Your work will also include professional inspection and survey work including conditions, building pathology and specific defects, with opportunities to deliver dilapidations, party wall matters and technical due diligence services.

Joining our built asset solutions team in Exeter you will benefit from:

Excellent career development opportunities as part of a growing national service

Access to a range of development resources through our central L&D platform

An inclusive, collaborative environment, with approachable & supportive colleagues locally & nationally

We offer the following benefits in addition to a competitive annual salary:

Car/travel allowance
26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private personal health cover

Holiday buy & sell scheme (buy up to 10 days or sell up to 5 days per annum)
Professional enrolment, assessment & subscription cover

Enhanced 39 week paid maternity leave benefit

Career development & progression opportunities, including mentoring, CPD, structured career development support programmesA contributory pension scheme

Key responsibilities:

Lead the delivery of a range of building surveying commissions across built assets and client portfolios
Build strong, trusted client relationships and help identify and win new opportunities
Support the continued growth of the Nottingham office and wider Built Asset Solutions offer
Provide clear, practical advice on building consultancy, asset performance, risk and project delivery
Take ownership of commissions from instruction through to completion, with a focus on quality, commercial performance and client satisfaction
Coordinate and lead project teams, bringing together the right Gleeds expertise to deliver better outcomes
Mentor and develop colleagues, helping create a collaborative environment where people can grow and thrive
Bring fresh thinking to service delivery and help shape a modern, forward-looking building consultancy offer

You will bring:

Strong building surveying experience and the credibility to lead client instructions and project delivery
Commercial awareness and the ability to spot opportunities to grow relationships and services
A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines
Clear judgement and a practical, client-focused style
Experience leading, mentoring or developing others
The ambition to play a key senior role in an established Nottingham team and support its next phase of growth

What we offer
At Gleeds, you’ll join a business where your ambition is backed, your contribution is valued and your career can grow with real pace.

A world of opportunity - with clear progression and leadership opportunities
The chance to make your mark - helping grow an established Nottingham team and strengthen a key regional hub for Built Asset Solutions
Support to grow and lead - through structured development,…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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