Associate Director – Chartered Building SurveyingLiverpool (with flexibility for regional travel)Reports to: Director / Managing DirectorOur client is a well-established SME consultancy based in Liverpool, delivering multidisciplinary services across the North West and UK. With over 35 years of trusted expertise, they pride ourselves on offering client-focused, technically robust, and sustainable solutions across a wide range of sectors, includingmercial, residential, education, health, and heritage.Role Purpose:The Associate Director will play a senior leadership role within the Building Surveying division, responsible for growing and developing the service line, managing high-value projects, leading a team of surveyors, and supporting the Directors in driving the strategic direction of the business.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Strategy
Lead the Building Surveying team, mentoring staff and ensuring technical excellence.
Support Directors in shaping strategy, business development, and expanding client relationships.
Contribute to the vision of sustainability, innovation, andmunity impact.
Technical Delivery
Provide expert advice on building pathology, defects analysis, and remedial solutions.
Undertake and oversee dilapidations, party wall matters, schedules of condition, contract administration, and project management.
Deliver condition surveys, feasibility studies, and building lifecycle assessments.
Ensurepliance with health and safety, CDM regulations, and industry standards.
Business Development
Identify opportunities and secure new instructions from both existing and prospective clients.
Represent at networking events, professional bodies, and in the Liverpool businessmunity.
Develop marketing strategies to raise the profile of the Building Surveying service.
Team & Financial Management
Manage workload allocation, resourcing, and project profitability.
Monitor KPIs and financial performance of the department.
Support recruitment, staff retention, and career development of junior surveyors.
Qualifications & Experience:
MRICS qualified (essential).
Proven track record in a senior Building Surveying role, ideally within a consultancy environment.
Strong technical knowledge across the full range of building surveying services.
Experience managing teams and delivering projects from inception topletion.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong leadership,munication, and interpersonal skills.
Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
Client-focused with excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced SME environment.
What We Offer:
Clear progression to Director and equity in thepany
Attractive salary £60000 - £90000 depending on experience
Opportunity to shape and grow the Building Surveying service line.
Discretionary bonus paid twice per year
Group Ie Protection – 80% of salary deferred for 26 weeks
Group Life Assurance – 2 x Salary currently capped at £150,000
25 days’ annual leave in addition to bank holidays
Car Park Pass
Professional Subscriptions paid
Access topany Benefits Portal including:Holiday Enhance – the chance to purchase up to 5 additional days’ leaveSeason Ticket loansThe opportunity to purchase Goods & Services and repay over 12 months interest-free under salary exchange
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