Job Title: Chartered Building Surveyor with a view to becoming Associate Location: Preston Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience – with future equity opportunities available Job Description: 1st Select Ltd are working in partnership with a well-established and growing consultancy to recruit a Chartered Building Surveyor who is ready to make the step up to Associate. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a senior-level professional to join the leadership team, with a genuine pathway toward equity ownership. The ideal candidate will currently be operating as an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor, while also managing a team of professionals—including chartered and non-chartered surveyors, technicians, and sub-consultants. The role combines project delivery, team leadership, and active involvement in business development. Key Responsibilities: * Carrying out the full range of duties of a commercial Chartered Building Surveyor * Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary team * Acting as the client lead on projects and frameworks * Contributing to overall business management including finance, marketing, and strategic planning Requirements: * MRICS or FRICS qualified * Extensive experience in the private sector, ideally across commercial, education, and/or industrial sectors * Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and the Building Safety Act * Familiarity with BIM processes is advantageous * Proven ability to operate at senior management level * Competent in industry tools such as NBS, AutoCAD, and SAGE * Full UK driving license What’s on Offer: * Competitive salary and attractive benefits * Option to secure equity within the partnership in the future * Supportive, collaborative working environment with low staff turnover * Defined progression path to senior leadership * Convenient and well-located office base * Recognised as an Investors in People employer