Associate & Director Building Surveyor

Marks Consulting Partners Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate / Director Building Surveyor to lead complex projects while maintaining hands-on involvement. This unique opportunity offers senior influence without corporate constraints and emphasizes mentorship and client advisory. Candidates should be Chartered Building Surveyors with significant experience in building surveys and project management. The role offers a competitive salary package upwards of £75,000, a bonus structure, and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexibility

£8,000 car allowance

Private medical insurance

Profitability-linked bonus structure

Qualifications

• Chartered Building Surveyor with strong experience across surveys and projects.
• Comfortable with travel and various asset types.
• Commercial, pragmatic approach with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex professional services and project instructions.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients.
• Mentor and develop junior surveyors.
• Take ownership of workload and delivery.
• Shape direction and growth of the consultancy.

Skills

Leadership

Client advisory

Mentoring

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Chartered Building Surveyor

Job description

Associate / Director Building Surveyor

Lead, influence and stay hands‑on without corporate drag

This is a senior opportunity for a well‑rounded building surveyor who wants autonomy, influence and meaningful work. You will operate in a partnership‑style environment where senior people lead from the front and stay close to the detail.

You will not be hidden behind layers of management. You will have responsibility, visibility and a voice.

What you will be doing

• Leading complex professional services and project instructions
• Acting as a trusted adviser to private and commercial clients
• Mentoring and developing junior surveyors
• Taking ownership of workload, resourcing and delivery
• Playing a real role in shaping direction and growth

What we are looking for

• Chartered Building Surveyor
• Strong experience across surveys, dilaps, RCAs and projects
• Comfortable with travel and varied asset types
• Commercial, pragmatic and hands‑on
• Collaborative leader who leads by example

Salary & benefits

• Associate salary up to £80,000 plus bonus
• Director package £75,000 to £90,000 base
• Bonus typically takes total package into six figures
• £8,000 car allowance at Director level
• Private medical insurance
• Transparent, profitability‑linked bonus structure
• Hybrid working and flexibility

Why this role will excite you

• Senior influence without stepping away from delivery
• High‑quality, non‑repetitive instructions
• Autonomy with genuine backing
• Long‑term progression in a stable, respected consultancy

Senior roles like this are rare. Apply now for a discreet, no‑pressure conversation