Job Description
Job TitleProject Monitoring Surveyor
LevelAssociate Director (Senior candidates ready to step up will be considered; Director-level appointments may also be considered with scope and remuneration aligned accordingly)
LocationBristol or anywhere in the South West (fully remote, home-based)
The OpportunityA specialist project monitoring consultancy operating at the top end of the development finance market is expanding its senior capability across the South West.The region includes a concentration of high-value, lender-funded developments, many of which are long-term, multi-phase schemes with extended delivery horizons. Reporting quality, professional judgement and credibility with funders sit at the core of these instructions, which are typically strategic in nature rather than transactional.This role is intended for an experienced Project Monitoring Surveyor seeking autonomy, regional ownership and deeper involvement in lender-led decision making. It will suit those already operating at this level, as well as senior surveyors with the technical strength and ambition to step into a broader Associate Director remit.
The RoleYou will act as Project Monitor on lender-funded developments across the South West from initial due diligence through delivery, providing clear, commercially grounded advice to lenders and project teams.This is a judgement-led position. Youll be expected to interrogate proposals, assess and articulate risk, and support lender confidence throughout the lifecycle of each scheme. The wider senior team provides depth of experience and support, allowing you to operate independently while continuing to broaden exposure to complex projects.
Key ResponsibilitiesActing as Project Monitor on lender-funded developments across the South WestProducing robust, lender-facing monitoring reports used to inform credit and risk decisionsAdvising on development risk, cost, programme, procurement strategy and delivery approachEngaging directly with lenders, developers, funders and professional teamsMonitoring compliance with funding conditions and professional appointmentsProviding informed input on EPC considerations, Building Safety Act requirements and construction riskManaging a live portfolio of projects, including long-term and multi-phase schemesApplying professional judgement rather than operating within a checklist-led or process-driven framework
Candidate ProfileProven experience as a Project Monitoring Surveyor within development financeBackground from a recognised project monitoring or building consultancyComfortable operating on mid-to-large scale developments and complex funding structuresStrong report writing skills with a clear, lender-focused styleCommercial mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions and advise senior stakeholdersAbility to work autonomously in a fully remote, regionally focused roleSenior candidates ready to step into an Associate Director-level position will be consideredDirector-level candidates may also be considered where experience and capability support a broader remitMRICS preferred
Why This RoleExposure to some of the South Wests most significant lender-backed developmentsDirect influence on lender confidence and long-term project deliveryOpportunity to take ownership of a strategically important regional portfolioSenior peer group with no junior management burdenClear scope to build long-term influence within a growing, profitable consultancyStrong pipeline of work with long-term project visibility
PackageBase salary aligned to Associate Director level, typically around £85,000 (flexible depending on experience and seniority)Bonus of c.25%Total annual remuneration comfortably in excess of £100,000Private healthcareProfessional fees paidFully flexible, home-based working arrangementsNo mandated office attendance
Ways of WorkingThis is a fully remote, home-based role. Day-to-day work is focused on site inspections across the South West and report production from home. Occasional travel for team meetings is required, but there is no expectation of regular office attendance. The working model is built on trust, experience and accountability rather than presenteeism.
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