Building Surveyor - Associate Director

Thomas Search Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Manchester seeks an experienced Associate Director - Building Surveyor to join their collaborative team. The role involves managing a variety of commercial surveying projects, conducting technical due diligence, and preparing insightful reports. Ideal candidates will be degree-qualified in Building Surveying and hold MRICS accreditation with strong technical skills. This position offers significant autonomy and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial building surveying disciplines.
• Proven track record in technical due diligence and contract management.
• Strong skills in diagnosing building defects and providing clear solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general surveying across various commercial projects.
• Manage contracts from start to finish.
• Prepare technical reports and client recommendations.
• Develop relationships to generate repeat business.

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

MRICS qualification

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 MRIC...