Associate Director - Building Surveyor - Bristol

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK property consultancy is seeking an Associate Director in Building Surveying to join their Bristol office. This senior role involves leading projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should be MRICS qualified with at least 5 years of experience. The position offers a salary up to £80,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified with extensive experience in Building Surveying (minimum 5 years PQE).
• Proven expertise in consultancy environment for professional and project work.
• Strong skills in managing and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver building surveying projects across various portfolios.
• Provide professional advice on technical due diligence and surveys.
• Manage dilapidations claims and negotiate settlements.
• Act as contract administrator and project manager on refurbishment schemes.
• Prepare schedules of condition and maintenance reports.
• Guide and mentor junior surveyors and graduates.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Technical due diligence

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Education

MRICS qualified

Job description

About the Role

A leading UK property consultancy is seeking an Associate Director in Building Surveying to join their Bristol office. This senior-level role provides the opportunity to manage key client relationships, deliver high-value projects, and drive the growth of the Building Surveying service line across the South West.

You will be responsible for a variety of professional instructions including technical due diligence, dilapidations, contract administration, refurbishment projects, and party wall matters. The position also offers significant scope for business development, mentoring of junior colleagues, and contributing to the overall strategy 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 identifying new business opportunities
• Guiding, mentoring, and supporting junior surveyors and graduates within the team
• Working closely with Directors and wider multi-disciplinary service lines

About You

• MRICS qualified with extensive experience in Building Surveying (minimum 5 years PQE)
• Proven expertise in both professional and project work within a consultancy environment
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to lead complex instructions
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Package

• Salary up to £80,000 (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working model

Why Join?

This consultancy offers a collaborative and ambitious environment with opportunities to work on high-profile projects and clients across the South West. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the Building Surveying service in Bristol, while enjoying clear progression opportunities and the chance to influence team growth