Associate Building Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester is seeking an Associate Building Surveyor to manage projects through their full lifecycle. Responsibilities include preparing client briefs, administering contracts, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience within a consultancy environment. This role offers a highly competitive salary from £60,000 to £80,000, along with benefits such as a pension contribution, hybrid working, and clear career progression.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice car allowance

Pension contribution

Generous annual leave

Health & wellbeing allowance

Mobile phone allowance

Flexible working hours

APC support

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects within a consultancy environment.
• MRICS or CIOB chartership is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to complete a DBS check.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects across the full lifecycle from inception to completion.
• Prepare client briefs, feasibility studies, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Administer JCT contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Carry out site inspections and condition surveys.
• Mentor and support a team of junior Building Surveyors.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Contract administration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree within Building Surveying

Job description

Overview

They are seeking an Associate Building Surveyor with solid project experience within a consultancy environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and delivering projects through the full lifecycle from feasibility and design through to handover. You'll manage your own workload, be client-facing, and get involved in a diverse mix of work ranging from small-scale refurbishments to multi‑million‑pound new builds. As an Associate Building Surveyor based in Manchester, your role will include:

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects across the full lifecycle from inception to completion.
• Prepare client briefs, feasibility studies, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Administer JCT contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Carry out site inspections, condition and damp surveys.
• Oversee project handovers and snagging processes.
• Liaise closely with clients, contractors, and other consultants.
• Support with bid writing and business development when required.
• Mentor and support a team of junior Building Surveyors.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree within Building Surveying.
• MRICS or CIOB chartership is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience delivering projects within a consultancy environment.
• Experience in contract administration and project management, with strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Commercially aware with the ability to work independently as well as part of a close‑knit team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Driven, ambitious, and motivated to take on responsibility within a growing consultancy.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality work under pressure.
• Willingness to complete a DBS check.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Atkins Search are currently recruiting for an Associate Building Surveyor to join a well‑established, independent multidisciplinary consultancy that's experiencing an exciting period of growth. With a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality projects across the education, healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of your work and be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team.

You'll be joining a consultancy that prides itself on being transparent, original, and people focused. They offer genuine autonomy, varied projects, and clear routes for progression as the business continues to expand across the UK. My client is well‑established, multidisciplinary, with over two decades of success delivering projects across the UK. They have a large presence in the education sector but also cover healthcare, residential, and commercial. Their culture is collaborative, social, and supportive with a team that values transparency, originality, and teamwork. My client is now looking to offer an experienced Associate Building Surveyor an opportunity to join a business where you can make a real impact, lead projects, and enjoy a range of benefits.

Benefits and Perks

• Highly competitive salary (£60,000 - £80,000 negotiable depending on experience)
• Salary sacrifice car allowance
• Pension contribution
• Generous annual leave
• Health & wellbeing allowance
• Mobile phone allowance
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• APC support
• Clear career progression path
• Social events