Building Surveyor / Project Manager - Preston

Anderton Gables Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality Car Allowance and Fuel Contribution

Performance Bonus Scheme

Pension (5% employer, 5% employee)

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Professional Fees Paid

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Paid Parking

Regular Team Social Events

Job summary

Anderton Gables Limited is seeking an ambitious Building Surveyor / Project Manager to join their team in Preston. This role offers opportunities for career progression to Team Leader and involves delivering various building surveying commissions while managing client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have experience in building surveying, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to business development.

This position includes benefits like a car allowance, performance bonuses, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in technical and professional building surveying and project delivery.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, collaborative mindset.
• Interested in developing people and managing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of building surveying commissions.
• Manage and grow relationships with Key Accounts.
• Contribute to the growth of the Preston Office.

Skills

Professional qualification (MRICS)

Building surveying experience

Client relationship management

Proactive communication

Team leadership

Education

Working towards Chartership (MRICS)

Job description

Building Surveyor / Project Manager - Preston

We are seeking an ambitious and technically strong Building Surveyor / Project Manager to join our Preston Office within an established and growing team.

This role offers flexibility depending on the candidate's aspirations - whether that’s team leadership, client management or business development.

The successful candidate will work closely with Richard Chandler (Team Leader) supporting him on both project and professional work, whilst helping to mentor three junior surveyors.

We’re keeping the level open - this could suit a nearly or recently Chartered Surveyor, a Senior Building Surveyor or an Associate Director looking for their next step.

There is a clear short-term progression opportunity to Team Leader level for the right person.

Key Priorities

Technical Delivery

Deliver a broad range of building surveying commissions with a focus on dilapidations, pre-acquisition surveys and professional services, while also contributing to project work across industrial, office, retail and independent living sectors.

Support the existing Team Leader in managing workflow and project delivery.

Mentor and develop three surveyors, helping to build capability and confidence with the team.

Opportunity to progress to a Team Leader role in the near future, with management responsibility and client leadership.

Client Relationships & Key Accounts

Act as a trusted advisor to clients — Manage and grow relationships with Key Accounts across both commercial and public sector portfolios.

Build long-term partnerships, ensuring delivery excellence and repeat business.

Represent the Preston Office in client meetings, pitches and progress reviews.

Business Development & Growth

Contribute to the growth of the Preston Office and wider regional business.

Play an active role in developing new and existing client relationships to grow the service and your own client base.

Identifying cross-selling opportunities across service lines (Building Surveying, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Health & Safety & Measurement and Data Capture).

Be actively involved in identifying and developing new work opportunities.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an individual who is:-

• Professionally qualified (MRICS) or working towards Chartership (APC support available) with strong experience in technical and professional building surveying and project delivery.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, collaborative mindset.
• Collaborative and organised — Interested in developing people, managing workloads, building client relationships and contributing to business growth.
• Personable and credible with clients — a strong communicator who can represent AG positively and proactively.
• Able to work autonomously but comfortable in a team-orientated environment.
• Motivated by career development and being part of a company with genuine progression opportunities.

Benefits

• Quality Car Allowance and Fuel Contribution
• Performance Bonus Scheme
• Pension (5% employer, 5% employee) plus Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Internal recruitment referral fees: £2,500 for Associate Director / Senior hires; £1,500 for Chartered hires; £1,000 for junior hires
• 25 days Holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Professional Fees Paid
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid Parking
• Regular Team Social Events