Building Surveyor - Associate Director

Thomas Search; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Manchester is looking for an experienced Associate Director - Building Surveyor to join their team. The role involves overseeing various commercial surveying projects, managing contracts, and writing detailed technical reports. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Building Surveying and possess MRICS status, along with strong communication skills and experience in a commercial setting. Competitive salary, bonus, and private healthcare offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Cycle scheme

Contributory pension

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Building Surveying with MRICS status.
• Proven experience in a commercial surveying environment.
• Strong grasp of building contracts and construction law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general surveying on commercial projects.
• Manage contracts from inception to completion.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations.

Skills

Building Surveying

Technical Due Diligence

Contract Management

Client Relationship Management

Report Writing

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Building Surveying with MRICS status

Job description

Associate Director - Building Surveyor

Manchester

Thomas Search are working on behalf of an independent consultancy to appoint an experienced Associate Building Surveyor into their growing and successful engineering teams.

You will join a friendly, collaborative, and growing team within a leading multi-disciplinary property consultancy. This role offers real autonomy, client exposure, and career progression — with the flexibility to develop specialist expertise as you grow.

The Role

We're seeking, a chartered Associate Building Surveyor, with proven exposure on a range of varied building surveying disciplines in a commercial environment.

What You'll Do

• General surveying on a variety of commercial surveying projects across different sectors
• Strong Technical Due diligence
• Oversee and manage contracts from inception through to completion
• Carry out pre-acquisition and technical due diligence assessments
• Advise on and negotiate dilapidations matters for both landlords and tenants
• Diagnose and resolve building defects with clear, practical solution with building pathology
• Prepare clear, insightful technical reports and recommendations
• Develop lasting client relationships that generate repeat opportunities

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Building Surveying with MRICS status
• Proven experience in a commercial surveying environment
• Strong grasp of building contracts and construction law in practice
• Ability to write precise, high-quality technical reports and advice
• Commercially minded with confidence in business development situations
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with client-facing confidence

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• Private healthcare, life assurance & personal accident cover
• 25 days annual leave + wellbeing & charity days
• Flexible & hybrid working (laptop & phone provided)
• Cycle scheme, season ticket loan & contributory pension
• Tailored career development and sponsored learning

Ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to be part of a progressive, people-first consultancy where your impact will be felt on some of the UK and Europe's most iconic projects. Apply or reach out directly and confidentially to David at (url removed)