Associate Director - Building Surveying

Aldwych Consulting; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy based in Birmingham is seeking an Associate Director in Building Surveying. The position offers a salary of £65,000 to £70,000, focusing on leading a high-performing team and managing high-profile NEC projects. Candidates should be MRICS-accredited and possess strong leadership experience. The role promotes hybrid working and provides an opportunity to drive regional growth and impact in diverse sectors.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• MRICS-accredited, ready for or at Associate level.
• Experience in NEC roles is essential.
• Comfortable managing stakeholders and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Building Surveying offering in Birmingham.
• Manage NEC Supervisor duties on high-profile projects.
• Oversee projects ranging from £2m to £25m.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

NEC Supervisor experience

Client engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

MRICS accreditation

Job description

Overview

Associate Director - Building Surveying

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + benefits

Are you a dynamic, MRICS-qualified Building Surveyor ready to step into an Associate-level role and lead a high-performing team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced consultancy environment with a diverse and complex project portfolio? If so, apply now!

We're seeking an entrepreneurial Associate Director to drive and expand the Building Surveying function in Birmingham, with flexible working and the opportunity to work across other regional offices.

This is a career-defining opportunity to shape a growing regional team, lead high-value NEC projects, and make a strategic impact within a forward-thinking consultancy with a strong pipeline of secured work across the public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Building Surveying offering in Birmingham, scaling the team over the next 12-18 months.
• Take a hands-on role delivering and managing NEC Supervisor duties on high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
• Oversee a pipeline of projects ranging from £2m to £25m across regeneration, infrastructure, healthcare, industrial, and high-end residential.
• Act as regional service lead for Building Surveying, responsible for client engagement, quality assurance, and professional standards.
• Collaborate with Regional Directors and service line leads on strategy, business planning, financial performance, and cross-disciplinary project delivery.
• Lead business development activity locally, owning key client relationships and contributing to successful bid submissions.
• Mentor junior staff, manage resources, and drive operational excellence within the Building Surveying team.

What We're Looking For

• MRICS-accredited Building Surveyor, ideally already operating at or ready to step into an Associate level role.
• NEC Supervisor accreditation or demonstrable experience in NEC roles is essential.
• Strong leadership capability and confidence managing stakeholders and clients at all stages, pre- and post-contract.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to take ownership of a region and build a team.
• Commercially astute with a consultancy background and a strong understanding of delivering value for clients.
• Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for quality, risk, and financial performance.

The Offer

• Basic salary in the range of £65,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on landmark and varied projects across multiple sectors.
• Join a team with a clear and ambitious growth plan.
• Hybrid working.
• Professional, collaborative environment where client service, commercial awareness, and strategic thinking are valued.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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