Job Title: Chartered Building Surveyor with a view to becoming Associate
Location: Manchester, Warrington or 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