Associate Director, Building Consultancy

Celnor Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private healthcare

25 days leave

Job summary

CHPK Group, part of the Celnor Group, seeks an Associate Director to lead Building Consultancy from our London office. This senior role blends technical leadership with commercial delivery, mentoring APC candidates and guiding multi-sector project teams.

You will drive client relationships, oversee budgets and service growth, and contribute to governance in a supportive, hybrid-working environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Building Consultancy or multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Proven track record in client engagement and delivering high-quality professional services.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic growth of CHPK’s Building Consultancy service line.
• Lead delivery of Building Surveying, Project Management, Contract Administration, Employer’s Agent and Technical Due Diligence services.
• Oversee project quality, budgets, forecasting and resourcing.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Support fee proposals, commercial negotiations and governance.
• Mentor colleagues including APC candidates and professional development.
• Contribute to internal procedures, quality standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Building Consultancy

Client Relationship Management

APC Mentoring

Commercial Awareness

Stakeholder Management

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

Associate Director, Building Consultancy

Department: Consulting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London - Central

Reporting To: David Kelly

Description

Associate Director - Building Consultancy CHPK Group

Who we are

CHPK are a leading consultancy specialising in fire safety engineering across the built environment. With a reputation for technical excellence and a client-first approach, we work across a diverse range of sectors including residential, commercial, heritage, healthcare, and high-rise developments.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director – Building Consultancy to join CHPK, part of the wider Celnor Group.

This is a key leadership role, supporting the strategic direction, technical delivery and commercial performance of CHPK’s Building Consultancy service line.

Reporting to the Director, you will help lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality professional consultancy services across a broad range of sectors.

The role combines technical leadership, commercial awareness, people management, client development and strategic thinking. You will also play an important part in supporting the continued growth of the business through excellent client service, mentoring colleagues and contributing to business development activity.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Building Consultancy professional who is technically strong, commercially minded and ready to take on a senior leadership role within a supportive and growing consultancy.

What you will do

• Support the strategic growth and development of CHPK’s Building Consultancy service line.
• Lead the delivery of Building Surveying, Project Management, Contract Administration, Employer’s Agent and Technical Due Diligence services.
• Oversee project quality, commercial performance, resourcing and workload management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Support fee proposals, budgets, forecasting and commercial negotiations.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, including supporting APC candidates and professional development.
• Contribute to internal procedures, governance, quality standards and continuous improvement.

Who you are

• Significant experience working within a Building Consultancy or multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
• Strong experience delivering professional Building Consultancy services.
• A strong technical background across Building Surveying and related consultancy disciplines.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project profitability.
• Experience managing and developing client relationships.
• Experience supporting business development and identifying new opportunities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working across a range of sectors, ideally including:
  • Commercial
  • Industrial & Logistics
  • Education
  • Residential
  • Hotels
  • Public Sector
• The ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• A strong commitment to quality, technical excellence and client service.

Desirable

• MRICS or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience mentoring and supporting APC candidates.
• Experience contributing to business planning, forecasting and service line growth.
• An established network of industry and client contacts.

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and Christmas shutdown (2–4 days)
• Private healthcare and generous benefits package
• Ongoing CPD, training, and certification support
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative working culture
• Opportunity to gain exposure to modern IT systems, cloud services, and cross-company projects

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.