Associate Director - Surveying

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy is seeking an Associate Director to lead a team of Building Surveyors in the South East. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing team performance, client consultancy services, and business development within the residential market. Candidates should have MRICS qualifications and a strong background in building surveying, alongside excellent leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Financial support for personal development

Career growth opportunities

Discretionary Bonus

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification with a minimum of 5+ years PQE.
• Building Surveying Degree from a UK institution, 2:1 minimum.
• Experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team of Building Surveyors.
• Develop team performance and growth plans.
• Provide advice on building defects and undertake assessments.

Skills

Team Management

Building Pathology

Communication

Organization

Self-Management

Construction Knowledge

Education

MRICS Qualification

Building Surveying Degree

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director - Surveying at SRVO

Location: Hybrid - South East or Southampton/Portsmouth Area

Working Hours: 0900 – 1730 Monday - Friday

Salary: Competitive

About SRVO: SRVO is a Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy, providing a full range of surveying, project and consultancy services, along with Risk Assessments throughout the UK. We support both the commercial and residential sectors, and are proud of our reputation and long-standing client relationships. Our mission is to transform the property landscape with safe and sustainable solutions.

At SRVO, we set up our people to succeed by providing tools, support, and clear career development paths. We foster an environment that values individual contributions, wellbeing, ambition, and enjoyment in work. We are committed to transparent reward practices and recognize great talent. SRVO is part of the Odevo Group.

Benefits: The company offers various benefits including 24 days annual leave, hybrid and flexible work opportunities, financial support for personal development, career growth opportunities, an Employee Referral Scheme with potential bonuses, and a Discretionary Bonus.

Job Description: Join a rapidly growing property company at the forefront of the real estate market. The Associate Director will lead a small team of Building Surveyors in the south, under the direction of the Building Surveying Director, delivering core services primarily within the residential market.

Responsibilities:

1. Management and motivation of a remote team of Building Surveyors to deliver consultancy services, contributing to business income and profitability.
2. Developing and improving team performance, formulating growth plans for department expansion.
3. Managing recruitment, supervision, and staff development.
4. Marketing department services to secure future projects.
5. Providing advice on building defects across various property types and ages.
6. Preparing Preventative Planned Maintenance Reports and advising on maintenance costs.
7. Acting as Project Manager/Contract Administrator on projects ranging from £50k to £3m+.
8. Acting as Principal Designer when appropriate, including preparing PCI packs, reviewing CPPs, and H&S files.
9. Undertaking Building Reinstatement Cost Assessments.
10. Completing building condition surveys, height surveys, and structural appraisals related to the Building Safety Act 2022.
11. Preparing Schedules of Dilapidations, negotiating claims, and advising landlords and tenants.
12. Providing Party Wall advice (desirable but not essential).
13. Leading initiatives in business development, service improvement, CPD, training, and mentoring junior staff and APC candidates.

Qualifications and Skills:

• MRICS qualification with a minimum of 5+ years PQE.
• Building Surveying Degree from a UK institution, 2:1 minimum.
• Experience in managing or aspiring to manage a team.
• Knowledge of construction, building pathology, and relevant legislation including fire safety.
• Proficiency in MS Office; AutoCAD desirable.
• Excellent communication, organization, and self-management skills.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

Application Process: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. For more information or to apply, visit SRVO's website.