Associate Director Building Surveyor
3 days ago
Manchester
Associate Director – Building Surveying Location: Manchester Salary: £65,000–£70,000 + excellent benefits Office based, flexi-time working hours + no personal fee earning targets! Flagship multimillion £ commercial office projects About the Opportunity A growing real estate consultancy is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Associate Director (Building Surveying) to join its expanding team in the North West. This is a senior position suited to someone who enjoys leading complex instructions, shaping client strategy, and playing a key role in the evolution of a high‑performing consultancy environment. Based out of their state of the art offices in Manchester, you’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team that brings together commercial advisory, technical expertise, workplace design and creative strategy — all working collaboratively to deliver modern, high‑value workspace solutions for a diverse client base. The Role This position offers the chance to take ownership of major projects, influence business direction, and work closely with a wide range of occupiers, investors and landlords. You’ll be trusted to deliver exceptional technical advice, manage multiple workstreams, and represent the business with confidence. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership • Oversee project management and contract administration for refurbishment, fit‑out and capital works projects ranging from £50k to £20m., • Manage full project lifecycles including feasibility, design coordination, specification writing, procurement and delivery. (JCT Contracts), • Deliver core commercial surveying services including acquisition surveys, schedules of condition and project monitoring., • Prepare and negotiate dilapidations on behalf of both landlords and tenants., • Act as a trusted advisor to corporate occupiers, SMEs, investors and property owners., • Build strong, long‑term relationships through clear communication and high‑quality technical advice., • Support growth through networking, pitching and securing new instructions., • Contribute to the development of service lines, market positioning and wider business strategy., • Mentor junior team members and promote best practice across the department. About You • MRICS qualified with substantial post‑qualification experience., • Proven track record delivering both complex projects and professional surveying instructions., • Strong commercial awareness and excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Able to manage multiple instructions with accuracy and attention to detail., • Confident in client‑facing environments and comfortable representing the business externally. What You’ll Gain • The chance to lead high‑profile projects for a varied and prestigious client base., • A collaborative, modern working culture with genuine influence over strategic decisions., • High levels of autonomy and trust in how you deliver your work. Benefits • Highly competitive salary with no rigid pay bands., • Annual discretionary bonus (paid consistently in previous years)., • Flexible working: 37.5‑hour week, core hours 10am–3pm, early Friday finish., • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with office closure over Christmas at no deduction., • Gym membership included., • Free daily breakfast in the office., • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing support and coaching., • Strong commitment to CSR, sustainability and charitable partnerships., • Ongoing investment in professional development and career progression. If you’re an experienced Building Surveyor looking to step into a senior leadership role with real influence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply directly or to request a confidential conversation, please contact: