Assistant Director (Geomatics)
Up to £55,000 + bonuses & car allowance (DOE) Archidata, Specialist Land & Building Surveyors, Steyning, West Sussex
ABOUT US AND THE OPPORTUNITY
A fantastic senior management opportunity has arisen in a niche surveying company with an immediate start for the right entrepreneurial candidate. Our director is looking at stepping back towards retirement and is looking for the right candidate to start running the company under his guidance and support. Ultimately, the right candidate may even benefit from a management buyout and be able to take over a successful turnkey operation over a period of time to make it their own.
Archidata is a small but specialist Land & Building Surveying company in West Sussex primarily providing data for architects in the form of plans, sections, elevations, and topographical land surveys. Deliverables range from basic 2D AutoCAD plans to complex three-dimensional BIM models all drawn up with an architectural flair which sets Archidata apart in terms of quality surveying products for the construction industry.
The successful candidate would be driven and able to work in an efficient and successful manner while managing and recruiting staff to build and expand the company over time. Responsibilities include organizing suitable training for continued professional development, putting together tenders and quotations for clients, scheduling work, and keeping up to date with the latest technology.
YOU & YOUR MAIN DUTIES
* The ideal candidate would be able to hit the ground running & start immediately with a proven track record in land and building surveying and management of people and business.
* You would be expected to have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and an interpersonal style that enables you to flourish in a direct client-facing role.
* Excellent time and motion management skills.
* Exceptional planning and organizing skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple demands.
* An appetite to grow the business, not being afraid to approach potential new clients.
* Ability to chair meetings and possess the leadership skills needed to lead the surveying team.
* Work within a small team and offer calm and concise technical support when required.
* Work independently and make sensible judgments and decisions.
* Demonstrate the drive and ambition needed to develop the business.
* Chartered or working towards a charter from a relevant institution (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, etc.).
* Hold a relevant construction qualification.
* Willing to put in extra hours when required to achieve deadlines.
* Prepared to travel to sites mainly within the South of England.
* Driving license essential, ideally with own car suitable for transportation of surveying equipment.
* Good working knowledge of Trimble & GeoSLAM products.
* Working experience in software including GeoSlam Hub / Draw, CloudCompare, LSS, Trimble Business Centre, GeoSite, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office products.
* Knowledge of ArchiCAD / Revit for progressing the company more into Scan2BIM.
* A positive can-do attitude.
ON OFFER
* A competitive salary commensurate with the quality & experience of the candidate.
* A car allowance scheme.
* Company Credit Card.
* Subsistence and Per Diems when required.
* NEST company pension scheme.
* Performance-related bonuses.
* Profit Share Scheme.
* Genuine equity options.
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (negotiable for the right person).
Excited? What do I do next?
If you would like to join our team of professionals, please submit your application, including a CV, samples of your work & a covering letter to Rob Mclean (Company Director) at rob@archidata.co.uk.
If accepted for an interview, the candidate will be required to demonstrate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the position and would be expected to participate in a Zoom meeting in the first instance. We are constantly on the lookout for new talent, so there is no deadline for this position.
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