Job Description

Graduate to Associate Director - Building Surveying

London

Competitive salary packages tailored to experience + comprehensive benefits

Full-time | Permanent

About our client

Our client is a forward-thinking built environment consultancy that's reshaping how the industry approaches quality, innovation, and sustainable growth. They partner with both public and private sector clients to transform the built environment through their integrated expertise across multiple professional disciplines.

Their approach is simple yet powerful: they align their services directly to each client's unique requirements, ensuring clients navigate every challenge with absolute confidence. They don't just advise, they listen intently, lead decisively, and deliver exceptional results.

The opportunity

Our client is expanding their dynamic London team and are seeking talented Building Surveyors at all career stages, from ambitious graduates ready to make their mark to experienced Associate Directors who can drive strategic growth whilst reporting directly to the Director of Building Surveying.

What you'll be doing

Working across their diverse portfolio spanning public buildings and estates, residential developments, education facilities, retail spaces, healthcare infrastructure, and commercial properties, successful candidates will be instrumental in;

• Technical excellence - Conducting comprehensive building and measured surveys whilst ensuring full compliance with current regulations and technical standards
• Project leadership - Taking detailed site particulars, developing precise specifications, securing competitive estimates, and orchestrating maintenance programmes
• Contract Administration - Managing contracts for maintenance and refurbishment projects with meticulous attention to detail
• Problem solving - Analysing complex building defects and delivering clear, actionable reports to clients
• Commercial acumen - Handling insurance claims and conducting negotiations with loss adjusters, leading to the preparation of detailed remedial specifications
• Strategic planning - Preparing comprehensive schedules of dilapidations for land and buildings
• Client relations - Building lasting relationships through expert counsel and practical, hands-on support

What we're looking for

Essential requirements (all Levels);

• MRICS qualification (Senior and above)
• Proven consultancy experience in a similar role
• A genuine passion for the built environment
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills
• A collaborative mindset with natural leadership potential

Additional for Senior roles;

• Demonstrated business development capabilities
• Team leadership and mentoring experience
• Strategic thinking with commercial awareness
• Established client relationships and market presence

What our client offers

Candidates will join an engaging, progressive culture that genuinely invests in development and values contribution. During this exciting period of expansion, successful appointees will benefit from the following.

Work-Life Balance;

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible buy/sell holiday scheme to suit individual lifestyles
• Hybrid working arrangements that actually work
• 3 volunteer days annually for valuable causes

Comprehensive wellbeing;

• Holistic financial, physical, and mental health support
• Inclusive environment where every voice matters
• Regular team events and professional networking opportunities

Career investment;

• Bespoke development programmes tailored to individual aspirations
• Support for professional, personal, and educational growth
• Clear progression pathways with transparent promotion criteria
• Mentorship from industry-leading partners

Professional excellence;

• Exposure to landmark projects across multiple sectors
• Access to cutting-edge technology and methodologies
• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary experts
• Support from established Building Surveying partners

Ready to explore these opportunities?

Whether you’re an ambitious graduate ready to launch your career or an experienced professional seeking your next strategic move, our client wants to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation about how these opportunities align with your career goals, please submit your CV or contact Chelsea Fox at Tempest Jones directly.