Associate Director - Building Surveying

Joshua Robert Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global property and construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director Building Surveyor for their Bristol office. This is a senior-level role that involves managing clients, leading project work, and mentoring junior surveyors. The ideal candidate is MRICS-qualified and possesses strong technical knowledge and excellent client-facing skills. This opportunity offers the chance to influence the office's direction and drive long-term career progression toward Partnership within a respected firm.

Qualifications

• MRICS–qualified Building Surveyor with strong technical knowledge.
• Proven experience delivering project and professional services.
• Excellent client–facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering building surveying commissions across sectors.
• Overseeing project delivery from feasibility to completion.
• Providing technical and strategic advice to clients.
• Leading and mentoring junior surveyors.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

We're working with a leading global property and construction consultancy that s looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director Building Surveyor to join their thriving Bristol office.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a senior–level Building Surveyor who wants to step into a role with real influence, managing key client relationships, leading professional and project work, and helping drive the growth of a high–performing regional team.

The Role

You ll lead on a broad mix of professional and project work across a diverse client base including blue–chip occupiers, developers, investors, and public sector bodies. Typical responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering building surveying commissions across all sectors
• Overseeing project delivery from feasibility through to completion
• Providing technical and strategic advice to clients
• Leading and mentoring junior surveyors within the team
• Supporting business development and contributing to bids and new work
• Playing a key role in shaping the direction of the Bristol office and wider business

About You

You ll be an MRICS–qualified Building Surveyor with strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and proven experience delivering both project and professional services. You ll also bring:

• Excellent client–facing and communication skills
• A collaborative, team–oriented approach
• The confidence and ambition to take on leadership responsibility
• A drive to progress toward Partnership within a respected global practice

Why Apply?

This is a standout career move for an ambitious Building Surveyor looking for autonomy, variety, and long–term progression. You ll be joining a respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of work, a supportive leadership team, and a clear route to Partnership.

If you re ready to take the next step in your career, please get in touch in confidence to discuss the role further.