Job Description
Partner / Associate Building Surveyor
Full Time - Cambridge
Opportunity
Are you an ambitious MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor operating at Associate or Partner level? Are you looking for the next step in your career within a respected consultancy environment? This opportunity offers the chance to take a senior role within an established Building Surveying team based in Cambridge, working across a diverse and high‑quality portfolio of clients and projects.
You'll be involved in a broad range of instructions spanning education, commercial, science, research and wider development sectors. Your work will include delivering best‑in‑class building surveying services such as:
1. Dilapidations
2. Party Wall matters
3. Technical Due Diligence
4. Contract Administration (construction & fit‑out)
5. Building Pathology
6. Condition Surveys
7. Measured Surveys
8. Reinstatement Cost Assessments
9. Construction Monitoring
10. Principal Designer duties
We're seeking someone who combines strong technical capability with commercial awareness, and who can contribute positively to the growth and development of the team.
Key Responsibilities
11. Deliver a wide range of technical instructions with confidence and accuracy.
12. Provide strategic advice and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships.
13. Build and manage your own client portfolio, developing repeat business and new opportunities.
14. Spot potential service needs and introduce new offerings to existing clients.
15. Identify market trends and emerging opportunities, sharing insights with clients and professional contacts.
16. Support wider business development activities, including targeting prospects and contributing to bids and pitches.
17. Maintain up‑to‑date technical knowledge and share expertise across the team.
About You
18. MRICS qualified with a relevant Building Surveying degree or equivalent.
19. Significant experience in commercial and/or industrial building surveying, ideally within private practice or a consultancy setting.
20. Confident generating new business; an existing pipeline or network is a strong advantage.
21. Experience leading a team-or a clear desire and ability to step into leadership.
22. Proactive, diligent, motivated and collaborative in your approach.
23. Strong communication and client‑facing skills.
24. Well‑organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a well‑established consultancy with a supportive, forward‑thinking culture. You'll have the freedom to influence how work is delivered, contribute to team development, and grow your professional profile within an organisation that values expertise and initiative.
What You'll Receive
Competitive Package
A strong salary, car allowance and performance‑related bonus structure.
Comprehensive Benefits
Including matched pension contributions, generous annual leave, private medical cover, lifestyle perks and support for wellbeing.
Professional Development
Ongoing learning, structured development pathways and support for career progression.
Forward‑Thinking Environment
A modern, collaborative approach to project delivery and industry engagement.
Supportive Culture
Enhanced family policies, flexibility and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.