Associate / Director - Building Surveyor

Job Description Associate / Director Building SurveyorLocation: ManchesterSalary: Highly competitive + excellent benefitsThe OpportunityIm delighted to be partnering with a leading, designled commercial property consultancy in Manchester to appoint an ambitious Associate / Director Building Surveying professional.This senior role offers the chance to take ownership of highprofile commercial projects, supervise and mentor surveyors within a growing team, and contribute to the wider strategic direction of a respected, peoplecentric practice. The business has continued to expand, recently strengthening its regional presence through acquisitions, and is now looking to add further depth to its Building Surveying offering.If youre an experienced Building Surveyor seeking greater leadership responsibility, autonomy, and the ability to genuinely influence a consultancys future, this is an exceptional opportunity.Role OverviewYou will lead major commercial instructions across office and mixeduse assets throughout Greater Manchester, with occasional exposure to industrial schemes. Alongside leading project delivery, youll work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues including project managers, designers and workplace specialists to ensure clients receive a fully integrated service.This role will also involve supporting and supervising a small team of Surveyors, with the potential for the position to operate partly from a satellite regional office in the future.Key ResponsibilitiesProject LeadershipLead project management and contract administration for commercial fitouts, refurbishments and capital works ranging from 50k to 20m.Manage feasibility, design coordination, specification writing, procurement and delivery.Oversee programme, risk, cost and quality management across multiple live schemes.Professional Building SurveyingDeliver core surveying services including Acquisition Surveys, Schedules of Condition, Dilapidations, Planned Maintenance and Project Monitoring.Diagnose building defects and provide clear, commercially driven solutions.Advise both landlords and tenants within officeled environments.Client ManagementAct as a trusted advisor to occupiers, landlords, investors and SMEs.Attend client meetings, pitches and strategic discussions.Provide clear, concise and commercially focused technical advice.Leadership & Team ContributionSupport the development of the Building Surveying team (currently 5 surveyors within a wider 35person consultancy).Lead and mentor junior colleagues, helping shape the direction of the service line.Contribute to business development through relationship building and securing new instructions.About YouMRICS preferred, though not essential commercial office experience is more important.Strong technical background with demonstrable experience in the commercial sector.Confident leading both professional and project work.Excellent communication, clientfacing and reportwriting skills.Collaborative, proactive and keen to take on greater responsibility.Whats on OfferHighly competitive salary flexible depending on experience (Discretionary annual bonusNo individual fee targets.Flexible working 37.5 hours per week, core hours 10am3pm, 4 days office / 1 day WFH.25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus office closure over Christmas without using leave.5% employer pension (Royal London).Modern, newly refurbished Manchester office, plus potential future flexibility to base part of the role from another regional office.Excellent wellbeing benefits including gym membership, daily breakfast, and an Employee Assistance Programme.Strong CSR values, sustainability commitments and active charity partnerships.Clear opportunities for CPD, progression and involvement in strategic decisionmaking.Get in touchApply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Dan Cole.Contact Dan on 07443 880 834 or email [email protected]

Created: 2026-03-20