Associate Director & Building Surveyor

Joshua Robert Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK property consultancy is looking for an Associate Director in Building Surveying to join their Sheffield office. In this role, you will lead and manage diverse client projects, focusing on technical due diligence, dilapidations, and more. You will mentor junior colleagues while contributing to business development and strategic direction. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000 alongside a performance-related bonus, all within a dynamic environment encouraging professional growth.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in Building Surveying.
• Proven ability to manage projects and provide high-quality professional advice.
• Experience in mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead building surveying projects across various sectors.
• Provide professional advice on technical due diligence and related surveys.
• Manage dilapidations claims and negotiate settlements.
• Act as contract administrator for refurbishment projects.
• Support client account development and win new business.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Leadership in client relationships

Business development skills

Technical due diligence expertise

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related field

Job description

About the Role

A leading UK property consultancy is seeking an Associate Director in Building Surveying to join their Sheffield office. This senior‑level position offers the chance to lead client relationships, manage high‑value projects, and play a key role in the continued growth of the Building Surveying service line in the region.

As an Associate Director, you will manage a diverse range of professional instructions including technical due diligence, dilapidations, contract administration, refurbishment projects, and party wall matters. The role also provides scope for business development, mentoring of junior colleagues, and contributing to the strategic direction of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering building surveying projects across commercial, industrial, retail, and mixed‑use portfolios
• Providing professional advice on technical due diligence, pre‑acquisition surveys, and vendor surveys
• Managing dilapidations claims (both landlord and tenant) and negotiating settlements
• Acting as contract administrator and project manager on refurbishment and fit‑out schemes
• Preparing schedules of condition, planned maintenance reports, and reinstatement cost assessments
• Supporting the development of client accounts and winning new business
• Guiding, mentoring, and supporting junior surveyors and graduates within the team
• Reporting to Directors and working closely with wider multi‑disciplinary service lines

About You

• MRICS qualified with extensive experience in Building Surveying (minimum 5 years PQE)
• Strong track record in professional instructions and project work within a consultancy environment
• Proven ability to lead client relationships and deliver high‑quality advice
• Commercially astute with strong business development skills
• Experience managing and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Package

• Salary up to GBP80,000 (DOE)
• Performance‑related bonus

Why Join?

This consultancy offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation and professional growth are encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work with high‑profile clients, take ownership of complex instructions, and contribute to a growing, ambitious team in Sheffield and across the wider region.