Job Description
About the Company\n We are representing a leading, expansive building surveying firm with a strong national and international presence. Our client works with major institutions, including private developers, public sector bodies, and large commercial clients. The firm is known for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, residential, retail, and industrial.\n\n We are currently looking for an experienced and ambitious Associate Director to join their growing team in London.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take a senior role, overseeing project and professional services for key institutional clients while managing a talented team and contributing to the strategic growth of the business.\n\n The Role\n As Associate Director – Building Surveying, you will be responsible for managing a variety of complex and high-profile building surveying projects and professional services for institutional clients. You will work closely with senior leadership to drive the strategic direction of the department and ensure exceptional service delivery. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a client-facing, fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to business development, team leadership, and project success.\n\n Key Responsibilities:\n \nLead and manage building surveying projects for large institutions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work on time and within budget.
\nOversee a range of professional services, including dilapidations, schedules of condition, party wall matters, building surveys, and asset management advice. \nProvide strategic advice to clients and develop long-term relationships with key institutional stakeholders. \nManage and mentor a team of surveyors, providing guidance and supporting their professional development.
\nContribute to business development efforts, identifying new opportunities and managing client relationships. \nLiaise with contractors, architects, and other consultants to ensure seamless project delivery. \nAssist in the preparation of fee proposals and tenders for new work.
\nTake responsibility for the day-to-day management of client portfolios, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. \nSupport the wider team with technical expertise and leadership, contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives within the firm. About You\n We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor with the following qualifications and experience:\n \nMRICS qualification (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in building surveying.
\nProven experience in managing large-scale projects for institutional clients, with a strong track record of delivering professional services. \nStrong technical expertise across building surveying disciplines, including dilapidations, condition surveys, project management, and asset management. \nExperience in leading teams and managing client relationships effectively.
\nA proactive approach to business development, with a demonstrated ability to win new work and expand existing relationships. \nStrong communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to clients and stakeholders at all levels. \nA commercial mindset and the ability to manage budgets and financials for multiple projects.
\nExcellent problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse workload. \nExperience with business development and contributing to the growth of a team or department is highly advantageous. What’s on Offer\n \nCompetitive salary and attractive benefits package.
\nOpportunities for career progression within a large and expanding firm. \nThe chance to work on prestigious and varied projects for leading institutional clients. \nA dynamic, collaborative, and professional working environment.
\nFlexible working arrangements, including the option for hybrid working