Associate Director - Building Surveyor
Manchester
Thomas Search are working on behalf of an independent consultancy to appoint an experienced Associate Building Surveyor into their growing and successful engineering teams.
You will join a friendly, collaborative, and growing team within a leading multi-disciplinary property consultancy. This role offers real autonomy, client exposure, and career progression — with the flexibility to develop specialist expertise as you grow.
The Role
We're seeking, a chartered Associate Building Surveyor, with proven exposure on a range of varied building surveying disciplines in a commercial environment.
What You'll Do
General surveying on a variety of commercial surveying projects across different sectors
Strong Technical Due diligence
Oversee and manage contracts from inception through to completion
Carry out pre-acquisition and technical due diligence assessments
Advise on and negotiate dilapidations matters for both landlords and tenants
Diagnose and resolve building defects with clear, practical solution with building pathology
Prepare clear, insightful technical reports and recommendations
Develop lasting client relationships that generate repeat opportunities What We're Looking For
Degree-qualified in Building Surveying with MRICS status
Proven experience in a commercial surveying environment
Strong grasp of building contracts and construction law in practice
Ability to write precise, high-quality technical reports and advice
Commercially minded with confidence in business development situations
Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with client-facing confidence What's in it for you?
Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
Private healthcare, life assurance & personal accident cover
25 days annual leave + wellbeing & charity days
Flexible & hybrid working (laptop & phone provided)
Cycle scheme, season ticket loan & contributory pension
Tailored career development and sponsored learning Ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to be part of a progressive, people-first consultancy where your impact will be felt on some of the UK and Europe's most iconic projects. Apply or reach out directly and confidentially to David at (url removed)