Associate Building Surveyor

Joshua Robert; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK property consultancy is looking for an Associate Director in Building Surveying for their Sheffield office. This senior position involves managing high-value projects, leading client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. You will be MRICS qualified with a minimum of 5 years' experience in Building Surveying, excelling in business development and project management. The role offers a salary of up to £80,000, a car allowance, and a hybrid working model, providing opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Building Surveying within a consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality professional advice.
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver building surveying projects across various portfolios.
• Provide professional advice on due diligence and vendor surveys.
• Manage dilapidations claims and negotiate settlements.
• Prepare schedules of condition and maintenance reports.
• Support business development and client account management.
• Mentor junior surveyors and graduates.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Strong client relationship management

Building Surveying expertise

Business development skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

MRICS qualified

Minimum 5 years PQE in Building Surveying

Job description

About the Role

A leading UK property consultancy is seeking an Associate Director in Building Surveying to join their Sheffield office. This senior-level position offers the chance to lead client relationships, manage high-value projects, and play a key role in the continued growth of the Building Surveying service line in the region.

As an Associate Director, you will manage a diverse range of professional instructions including technical due diligence, dilapidations, contract administration, refurbishment projects, and party wall matters. The role also provides scope for business development, mentoring of junior colleagues, and contributing to the strategic direction of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering building surveying projects across commercial, industrial, retail, and mixed-use portfolios
• Providing professional advice on technical due diligence, pre-acquisition surveys, and vendor surveys
• Managing dilapidations claims (both landlord and tenant) and negotiating settlements
• Acting as contract administrator and project manager on refurbishment and fit-out schemes
• Preparing schedules of condition, planned maintenance reports, and reinstatement cost assessments
• Supporting the development of client accounts and winning new business
• Guiding, mentoring, and supporting junior surveyors and graduates within the team
• Reporting to Directors and working closely with wider multi-disciplinary service lines

About You

• MRICS qualified with extensive experience in Building Surveying (minimum 5 years PQE)
• Strong track record in professional instructions and project work within a consultancy environment
• Proven ability to lead client relationships and deliver high-quality advice
• Commercially astute with strong business development skills
• Experience managing and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Package

• Salary up to £80,000 (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working model

Why Join?

This consultancy offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation and professional growth are encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work with high-profile clients, take ownership of complex instructions, and contribute to a growing, ambitious team in Sheffield and across the wider region.