PA to Head of Architecture and Building Surveying
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (Β£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
This is a new role created to support the National Head of Architecture and Building Surveying (ABS) based in Newcastle.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Head of ABS in all areas below:
- Manage every aspect of the Head of ABS' day, taking care of key tasks such as managing meetings, booking appointments, full diary and email management
- Working with and supporting him to create time and space to manage the discipline and his clients
- First point of contact for the for the rest of the business and clients
- Manage timesheets and expenses
- Invoicing
Key Skills
You must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Experienced PA with proven and demonstrable experience working at a senior level
- An ability to maintain confidentiality
- The ability to work under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities
- Strong organisation and time management skills for self and manager
- Excellent communications skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong working knowledge of O365
- A can-do attitude
- Initiative
- Proactivity
- Persistence
Team Overview
The Architecture and Building Surveying (ABS) team has more than 45 staff and operates from across the whole of England and Scotland from more than 7 offices. The Head of ABS is based in Newcastle and is responsible for the management of the whole ABS business and is supported by a small Board. ABS is part of the Rural and Projects business which operates across the whole of the UK and has more than 650 staff.
Savills employee offer
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Real Estate
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for PA to Head of Architecture and Building Surveying roles across Savills's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Real Estate.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying Real Estate openings directly to your inbox.