Associate Director - Building Surveying

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The successful Associate Director will join the Manchester Building Surveying team, taking a senior role to deliver a varied portfolio of consultancy instructions while helping to develop the office commercially.

You will own projects and client relationships, provide high-quality technical advice, support junior members, and contribute to business development and growth of the Manchester operation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Building Surveying consultancy.
• Strong technical Building Surveying background.
• Commercially minded with an understanding of business development and client management.
• Confident managing client relationships and winning repeat business.
• Experience managing Building Surveying projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously.
• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• MRICS is desirable but not essential.
• Candidates who are not yet Chartered but can demonstrate Associate Director-level capability will also be considered.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing Building Surveying services across a varied client portfolio.
• Taking responsibility for a range of Building Surveying projects and instructions.
• Managing key client relationships and acting as a senior point of contact.
• Developing new and existing client relationships.
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for additional work.
• Providing technical advice and professional Building Surveying services.
• Undertaking building surveys, inspections and site visits.
• Preparing professional reports, specifications and schedules of work.
• Supporting project delivery from inception through to completion.
• Undertaking contract administration and project‑related work.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other professional consultants.
• Attending client meetings, site inspections and project meetings.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the Building Surveying team.
• Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the Manchester office.

Skills

Building Surveying

Client relationship management

Business development

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

MRICS desirable

Job description

Associate Director - Building Surveying

Location: Didsbury

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 DOE

Bennett & Game are currently representing an ambitious, multidisciplinary building consultancy that is looking to appoint an Associate Director to strengthen its growing Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor to take a senior role within the business, with the scope to play a key part in the continued development of the Manchester office.

The business is looking for a commercially minded Associate Director who can bring strong technical Building Surveying experience alongside the ability to develop client relationships, identify opportunities and contribute to the wider growth of the team. The role will suit someone who is confident operating at a senior level, enjoys working closely with clients and is looking for genuine responsibility within a growing consultancy.

Associate Director - Building Surveying Salary & Benefits:

• £70,000 - £75,000 DOE
• Hybrid working
• Professional development and ongoing CPD
• Professional memberships supported
• Varied Building Surveying project portfolio
• Opportunity to take a senior role within a growing Manchester team
• Significant client-facing and commercial responsibility
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Manchester office
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Associate Director - Building Surveying Job Overview:

The successful Associate Director will take a senior position within the Manchester Building Surveying team, working across a varied portfolio of consultancy instructions whilst helping to develop the office commercially.

You will be expected to take ownership of projects and client relationships, provide high-quality technical advice and identify opportunities for further work. The role will also involve supporting and developing more junior members of the team, working closely with the existing Chartered Surveyors and helping shape the continued growth of the Manchester operation.

• Providing Building Surveying services across a varied client portfolio
• Taking responsibility for a range of Building Surveying projects and instructions
• Managing key client relationships and acting as a senior point of contact
• Developing new and existing client relationships
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for additional work
• Providing technical advice and professional Building Surveying services
• Undertaking building surveys, inspections and site visits
• Preparing professional reports, specifications and schedules of work
• Supporting project delivery from inception through to completion
• Undertaking contract administration and project-related work
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other professional consultants
• Attending client meetings, site inspections and project meetings
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the Building Surveying team
• Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the Manchester office

Associate Director - Building Surveying Job Requirements:

• Significant experience within Building Surveying consultancy
• Strong technical Building Surveying background
• Commercially minded with an understanding of business development and client management
• Confident managing client relationships and winning repeat business
• Experience managing Building Surveying projects from inception through to completion
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously
• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a related discipline
• MRICS is desirable but not essential
• Candidates who are not yet Chartered but can demonstrate Associate Director-level capability will also be considered
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

This is an opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor to step into a senior position where they can have a genuine influence on the growth of a Manchester office. The business is open to candidates who can demonstrate the required experience, commercial approach and personality, even if they are not yet Chartered.