Associate Director Building Surveyor

Marks Consulting Partners Limited; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent consultancy in Preston is seeking an experienced Associate Director Building Surveyor. In this leadership role, you will oversee key client instructions, mentor junior surveyors, and shape both the office and wider business. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Building Surveyor with proven experience and strong interpersonal skills. The package includes a competitive salary of up to £75,000+, bonuses, and flexible working arrangements, providing an exciting opportunity for career progression.

Benefits

Lucrative bonus structure

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Paid professional fees

Generous holiday

Qualifications

• Chartered Building Surveyor with strong technical grounding.
• Enjoy being visible, involved and trusted.
• Strong leadership capabilities to manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading key client instructions across professional services and projects.
• Acting as a mentor and technical support for junior surveyors.
• Managing and growing client relationships.
• Overseeing quality, delivery and commercial performance.
• Playing a genuine role in shaping the office and wider business.

Skills

Chartered Building Surveyor

Proven experience across professional services and projects

Confident, people-focused leader

Commercially minded and client-driven

Job description

Associate Director Building Surveyor

A leadership role with influence, autonomy and a real voice

This is a career-defining opportunity for a senior building surveyor who wants more than a title. You will join a respected independent consultancy where senior people shape the direction, mentor the team and stay hands-on with clients and projects.

No corporate layers. No politics. Just responsibility, trust and influence.

What you will be doing

• Leading key client instructions across professional services and projects
• Acting as a mentor and technical support for junior surveyors
• Managing and growing client relationships
• Overseeing quality, delivery and commercial performance
• Playing a genuine role in shaping the office and wider business

What we are looking for

• Chartered Building Surveyor with strong technical grounding
• Proven experience across professional services and projects
• Confident, people-focused leader
• Commercially minded and client-driven
• Someone who enjoys being visible, involved and trusted

Salary & benefits

• Salary up to £75,000+ for the right person
• Lucrative bonus structure
• Car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Paid professional fees
• Generous holiday and flexible hybrid working

Why this role will excite you

• Real influence without stepping away from the work
• Freedom to lead in your own style
• A respected platform to build your profile and team
• Long-term progression in a stable, growing consultancy

Opportunities like this do not come up often. If you are ready for your next step, apply now for a discreet discussion