Associate Director - Building Surveying - Belfast

Lumen Search Ltd.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Car Allowance

Bonus

Pension

Job summary

Lumen Search Ltd. in Belfast is seeking an Associate Director – Building Surveying to lead a team delivering a wide range of professional Building Surveying services for a strong portfolio of commercial clients.

You will manage client relationships, oversee project delivery, support business development and help grow the Belfast department. The successful candidate will bring Chartered Building Surveyor status (MRICS), extensive post-qualification experience in commercial surveys, and a proven

Qualifications

• MRICS chartered status with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in commercial building surveying within a consultancy.
• Proven ability to lead client relationships and manage multiple instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver professional Building Surveying services across commercial property portfolios.
• Undertake Technical Due Diligence inspections and prepare detailed reports for acquisitions, disposals and investments.
• Manage dilapidations instructions for landlords and tenants.
• Provide building pathology advice, including defect analysis and remedial recommendations.
• Prepare designs, specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Oversee project management and contract administration across refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Support business development and identify profitable service lines.
• Mentor junior surveyors and contribute to team development.

Skills

MRICS

Chartered Building Surveyor

Client management

Project delivery

Leadership

Technical due diligence

Education

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Job description

Title: Associate Director – Building Surveying

Location: Belfast

Sector: Commercial Property / Building Consultan

Package: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension

The Opportunity

An established multidisciplinary property consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director – Building Surveying to join its growing Belfast office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Building Surveyor to take on a senior position within an established consultancy, working as part of a wider team across Ireland and delivering a diverse range of building surveying services to a strong portfolio of commercial clients.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing client relationships, overseeing project delivery, supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the Building Surveying department.

Key Responsibilities

Building Surveying & Project Delivery

• Lead and deliver a wide range of professional Building Surveying services across commercial property portfolios.
• Undertake Technical Due Diligence inspections and prepare detailed reports for acquisitions, disposals and property investments.
• Manage dilapidations instructions on behalf of landlords and tenants.
• Provide building pathology advice, including defect analysis, condition assessments and remedial recommendations.
• Prepare designs, specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Undertake project management and contract administration duties across refurbishment, fit-out and improvement projects.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring instructions are completed to a high standard, within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Provide advice to clients on building performance, sustainability, decarbonisation and asset improvement strategies.

Client Management & Business Development

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships and ensuring a consistently high level of service.
• Lead client meetings, presentations and project discussions.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the growth of the Building Surveying department.
• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients across the commercial property sector.
• Prepare fee proposals, scope new instructions and support commercial negotiations.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify profitable service lines and opportunities for expansion.
• Maintain a strong professional presence within the property and construction industry.

Leadership & Team Development

• Support the management and development of the Belfast Building Surveying team.
• Mentor junior surveyors and provide guidance on technical delivery, commercial awareness and client management.
• Support graduates working towards their RICS APC assessments.
• Contribute to departmental performance, financial targets and business planning.
• Promote best practice in quality assurance, reporting and professional standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Ireland business to deliver multidisciplinary instructions.
• Contribute to strategic decisions regarding team development, service delivery and business growth.

Requirements

• Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in commercial Building Surveying within a consultancy environment.
• Proven experience delivering professional services, including Technical Due Diligence, dilapidations, building pathology and contract administration.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering multiple instructions simultaneously.
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial buildings, construction methods and relevant statutory requirements.
• Commercial awareness, including experience preparing fee proposals, managing project budgets and identifying new business opportunities.
• Ability to lead projects independently and provide technical guidance to junior colleagues
• Experience mentoring or managing junior surveyors would be advantageous.