Associate Director- Building Surveying
New Yesterday
Job Description
Help Shape the Future of the Built Environment
Join a fast-growing Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy providing expert surveying, project, and risk management services throughout the UK. With a strong presence in both residential and commercial sectors, the team has built an excellent reputation through long-standing client relationships and high-quality service delivery.
As part of a wider mission to deliver safe, sustainable property solutions, this is your opportunity to step into a key leadership role at a business where people and performance come first.
The Role
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially-minded Associate Director – Building Surveying to lead a small, high-performing team of remote-based surveyors in the South. Reporting to the Building Surveying Director, you’ll be instrumental in delivering core services, managing key projects, and driving departmental growth — with a focus on residential property.
This role offers true influence, visibility, and the chance to help shape a growing department.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Building Surveyors to deliver professional consultancy services across the South UK.
- Support recruitment and staff development while driving team performance and growth.
- Deliver a full range of surveying services, including:
- Defect analysis and reporting
- Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM) schedules
- Project Management / Contract Administration (projects £50k–£3m+)
- Principal Designer duties under CDM
- Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCAs)
- Condition surveys across all property types
- Building Height Surveys and reports under the Building Safety Act 2022
- Schedules of Dilapidations and related negotiations
- Party Wall advice (desirable but not essential)
- Collaborate with internal departments and external clients to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Contribute to business development, service improvement, training, and mentoring of APC candidates.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- MRICS qualified, with a minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience.
- A natural leader, with a proven track record in managing or mentoring teams.
- Commercially focused, with strong client-facing and business development abilities.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, building pathology, and property legislation.
- Experience in the residential property management sector (advantageous).
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing your own workload and team pipeline.
- Excellent communication skills and professional presentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD skills are a plus.
- Full, clean UK driving licence required.
What’s on Offer
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Financial support for professional development
- Clear path to career growth
- Employee Referral Scheme
- A supportive culture focused on wellbeing and development
Ready to take the next step in your career and lead a high-impact team in a growing property consultancy? Apply today and help redefine what’s possible in the built environment.
- Location:
- Reading
- Category:
- Construction