Building Surveyor - Associate Director

Thomas Search Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Building Surveyor in Manchester. The role emphasizes general surveying on varied commercial projects, contract management, and technical due diligence. Successful candidates will be degree-qualified in Building Surveying and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities. The position offers career progression, client exposure, and a collaborative environment. Join a growing team and enhance your professional expertise in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Chartered Associate Building Surveyor with proven exposure across disciplines.
• Experience in a commercial environment.
• Ability to prepare insightful technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general surveying on various commercial projects.
• Oversee and manage contracts from start to finish.
• Diagnose building defects and recommend practical solutions.

Skills

General surveying on commercial projects

Technical due diligence

Contract management

Building pathology diagnosis

Client relationship development

Education

Degree in Building Surveying with MRIC

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...