Associate Director/Director Building Surveyor
Salary up to £160,000
Turner Property Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly specialist, RICS-regulated consultancy and investment management business to appoint a Director level Chartered Building Surveyor. This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly growing practice operating at the forefront of building safety, compliance and risk management within the residential and mixed-use sectors.
Our client advises Accountable Persons, Responsible Persons, investors and asset owners on navigating the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022, with a particular focus on High-Risk Buildings. Alongside its compliance offering, the business also provides asset and investment management services across a substantial UK property portfolio.
The Role
This is a senior appointment within the building surveying division, working closely with the Director of Building Surveying to help lead service delivery and support the continued growth of the team.
The role combines technical excellence with commercial awareness. You will oversee existing workstreams, support the onboarding of new services, develop client relationships and contribute to winning new instructions. You will also play a key role in delivering complex compliance-led surveying and project work across major residential and mixed-use assets.
Key Responsibilities
Building Compliance and Safety
You will undertake Building Risk Assessments and provide expert advice aligned with the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021. The role includes supporting clients with safety case development, High-Risk Building registration and compliance documentation, advising on building fabric, fire safety measures and remedial works, and liaising with fire engineers, health and safety consultants and regulators. You will prepare clear, pragmatic reports with prioritised action plans and administer Gateway 2 in-occupation applications for major works projects.
Professional and Project Services
You will deliver Reinstatement Cost Assessments in line with RICS guidance, prepare Planned Preventative Maintenance reports, and produce designs, specifications and tender documentation using AutoCAD. Acting as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent, you will manage repair, refurbishment and safety remediation projects while ensuring full compliance with statutory and safety legislation.
Client and Consultancy Duties
You will provide strategic, compliance-led advice to a diverse client base, maintain strong client relationships and contribute to the firm’s reputation as a trusted authority on building safety. The role also includes mentoring junior surveyors and supporting internal knowledge sharing.
About You
You will be a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) with a minimum of five years post-qualified experience, ideally gained within a consultancy, compliance or technical advisory environment. You will have a strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021 and associated legislation, with experience advising on or working with High-Risk Buildings.
You will be confident delivering RCAs, PPMs, risk assessments and contract administration services, with excellent report writing skills and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
Desirable Experience
Experience engaging with the Building Safety Regulator, knowledge of fire risk assessment methodologies and passive fire protection, and exposure to high-rise residential or mixed-use buildings would be advantageous. Strong building pathology knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple workstreams are highly valued.
Why Apply
This role offers genuine career progression, exposure to market-leading compliance work and the opportunity to shape a growing building safety consultancy. You will work on some of the most complex and high-profile compliance challenges in the sector, supported by an experienced leadership team.
Salary is available up to £160,000, depending on experience, alongside a competitive benefits package.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Turner Property Recruitment.