Associate Director Building Surveyor

As Associate Director Building Surveyor, you will operate alongside a cohesive team of industry leading professionals and play a key role in guiding and supporting up and coming Building Surveyors whilst working closely with the Directors and Senior Management Team to continuously grow the team and push on business development. You will be offered a mixture of both traditional building surveying and project-based work, alongside management opportunities to truly become integral to the business., An Associate Director Building Surveyor based in Manchester, will be responsible for:

• Directing across a range of services including planned preventative maintenance/condition surveys, contract administration, defects consultancy, dilapidations, licences for alterations, reinstatement cost assessments, schedules of condition and TDD.
• Engage and advise with key stakeholders, seeking feedback to ensure instructions are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Drive efficiency, communications, transparency of the process and exchange of information through the delivery.
• Build your own connections internally within the business and also externally to build pipeline opportunities.
• Developing case studies, marketing materials, pitch content and other promotional material and activities for the team and division.
• Contributing toward the success of the team and division through both financial and non-financial activities, promoting the team and business culture positively.
• Supporting the team in other works and delivery on an ad hoc basis where demand of workload dictates.
  
  Degree in Building Surveying, or related to Construction (or equivalent)
• Membership in professional bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in building surveying
• Experience within project management, contract administration, employers' agent, health & safety or acting as Principal Designer (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent communication, negotiation and rapport building skills
• Excellent written skills for drafting reports, negotiating settlements and presenting evidence
  
  Atkins Search is partnering with a leading, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy in Manchester to recruit an Associate Director Building Surveyor. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Managing Building Surveyor or a driven Senior Building Surveyor seeking a career defining opportunity and structured career development.
Join a national team that delivers expert services across a diverse range of sectors including automotive, healthcare, defence, education, commercial, retail, residential, and public buildings. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Director Building Surveyor in Manchester who is looking for long-term career progression within a highly regarded construction consultancy. You'll gain exposure to landmark projects, benefit from structured support, and join a company that truly values its people. Client Our client is a well-respected, award-winning multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with offices across the UK. Due to continued success and a strong project pipeline, their Manchester office is growing! You'll be part of a collaborative, energetic team that values quality, integrity, and professional growth. This construction consultancy has projects across various sectors including public buildings, residential, education, healthcare, retail, automotive and commercial. You'll have the chance to make a real impact while being part of a collaborative, innovative team.


• A highly competitive salary £65,000 - £75,000 (negotiable, depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Pension contribution
• Annual bonus
• Personal and professional development plans
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual salary review
• Hybrid working
• Professional training and development
• Mileage and expense reimbursement
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Regular social events
• Relaxed working environment
• Clear career path and realistic opportunities to progress