Associate Director - Building Surveying

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Building Surveyor in Manchester. This role involves strategic leadership, managing a team, delivering various Building Surveying services, and maintaining client relationships, offering competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Support for professional development

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in Building Surveying.
• Proven leadership or associate-level experience.
• Strong technical background in various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Building Surveyors.
• Oversee project delivery and technical due diligence.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Report-writing

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Associate Director - Building Surveying

CTJ17

65,000 - 80,000

Manchester

An industry-leading, multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Building Surveyor to join its Manchester team. This is a key leadership role with the opportunity to play a pivotal part in the continued growth of the business across the North West.

This role is ideal for a senior-level Building Surveyor ready to step into strategic leadership, manage high-profile clients, and lead diverse projects across the commercial, residential, education, and public sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Building Surveyors, supporting their development and performance
• Oversee a wide range of Building Surveying services, including project delivery, contract administration, and technical due diligence
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Contribute to business development, bidding, and client presentations
• Ensure high standards of service delivery, compliance, and quality assurance
• Provide strategic input to the business unit, including operational planning and resource management
• Mentor and support junior team members towards chartership (MRICS)

The ideal candidate will:

• MRICS-qualified with significant post-qualification experience
• Proven leadership or associate-level experience within a consultancy or client-side role
• Strong technical Building Surveying background across a mix of sectors
• Commercially aware with a client-first mindset
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage, motivate, and inspire a team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of 65,000 - 80,000 (depending on experience)
• Generous bonus scheme and annual pay reviews
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Private healthcare and enhanced pension
• Support for ongoing professional development and leadership training
• A collaborative, inclusive work culture with clear career progression

If you are interested in this Associate Director role within Building Surveying, please send your CV to (url removed)