About Our Client:

Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing property services firm with an exciting roadmap for sustainable growth. With a strong presence across the UK and headquarters in London, they are committed to creating an environment that values and supports their 250 staff members. Known for being the 'partner with a purpose,' they offer a wide range of services including consultancy, management, investment, commercial agency, residential sales & lettings.

Their two newly established Northern offices, have both seen substantial growth in headcount and income. Now, they are looking for talented individuals to join their journey and contribute to their ongoing success.

The Role:

Our client is seeking an ambitious Associate/Partner level Building Surveyor to join the expanding Newcastle team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a Project and Building Consultancy offering in Newcastle, serving Northumbria, Yorkshire, and Cumbria. While the role is based in Newcastle, it can also accommodate a Leeds-based surveyor with strong connections to the Newcastle market who is willing to spend a few days a week in the Newcastle office.

Key Responsibilities:

People:

• Actively contribute to the team's effectiveness by sharing knowledge and advising others.
• Develop the team, including hiring new staff to support growth.

Clients and Business Development:

• Identify and progress new business opportunities both within and outside your discipline.
• Become a key part of the Newcastle team to open new service lines.
• Collaborate with teams in Manchester, London, and Oxford to develop existing client relationships and offer services across Northumbria, Yorkshire, and Cumbria.
• Manage a broad range of assignments across multiple sectors, both commercial and residential.
• Enhance the company’s reputation through successful project delivery.
• Build networks across service lines.

Financial:

• Deliver projects in accordance with corporate contract requirements.
• Accurately forecast fees when required by the Partner.
• Contribute to initiatives that increase profitability.

Systems and Processes:

• Evaluate, adapt, and improve standards, techniques, and procedures.
• Manage processes in accordance with internal and accredited requirements.
• Contribute to wider projects as necessary.

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level.
• MRICS qualification with post-qualification experience.
• Driving licence and own transport.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary firm.
• Excellent business development skills and key client contacts.
• Demonstrable record of exceptional delivery in building consultancy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex subjects clearly and concisely to clients.
• Good presentation skills and experience of direct client interaction.
• Ability to work as part of a client-focused team.
• Excellent technical competence across the full range of building consultancy services.

Character:

• Passionate about the company's values of Collaboration, Drive, Fascination, Challenge, and Community.

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday (increasing with length of service up to 30 days).
• Private medical insurance.
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Interest-free season ticket loans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flu and eye care vouchers.
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 health & wellbeing support.
• Help@Hand Remote GP app for quick access to medical experts.
• Discounts at thousands of retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms, and more.
• Family & wellbeing policy, including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, and company sick pay.
• Flexible benefits policy allowing you to choose additional benefits such as extra holiday, discounted gym membership, dental insurance, private medical insurance for family cover, critical health insurance, and more.

How to Apply:

If you are an ambitious and experienced Building Surveyor looking to make your mark within a growing and supportive company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team that values your contribution and supports your career growth. Please reach out to richard@spencelooker.co.uk