Client Side Associate Director Building Surveyor

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the property sector is seeking a Client-Side Building Surveyor in Birmingham. This role involves managing refurbishment projects and conducting surveys, with an emphasis on technical knowledge and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates are MRICS qualified or pursuing chartership and possess strong project delivery experience. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and clear career advancement opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous bonus and benefits package

Genuine career progression

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy, private practice, or client-side environment.
• Ambition to progress in a career.
• Ability to manage clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver refurbishment projects (£100k–£2m+).
• Undertake condition and dilapidation surveys.
• Provide strategic building advice to stakeholders.
• Support asset performance improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Project delivery experience

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Education

MRICS qualified or working towards chartership

Job description

Client-Side Building Surveyor – Leading Property Company | Midlands

Are you a Building Surveyor looking to make the move client-side and take genuine ownership of your projects? This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the Midlands’ most respected property companies, a business known for its diverse portfolio, clear progression routes, and supportive culture.

The Company This leading property investment and development firm manages an extensive commercial and mixed-use portfolio across the Midlands. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of refurbishments, fit-outs, and acquisitions, they’re now looking to strengthen their in-house team with a talented Building Surveyor.

The Role As a Client-Side Building Surveyor, you’ll work on a broad mix of project-led and professional surveying work, covering everything from refurbishment and redevelopment projects through to dilapidations, condition surveys, and technical due diligence. You’ll collaborate closely with internal asset managers, facilities teams, and external consultants — giving you real exposure and influence across the property lifecycle.

• Managing and delivering refurbishment and improvement projects (typically £100k–£2m+)
• Undertaking condition, acquisition, and dilapidation surveys across a varied commercial portfolio
• Providing strategic building advice to internal stakeholders
• Managing consultants and contractors
• Supporting the continued improvement of asset performance and sustainability

About You

• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership
• Experience in a consultancy, private practice, or client-side environment
• Strong technical knowledge and project delivery experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive mindset and ambition to progress

The Offer

• Salary depending on experience
• Generous bonus and benefits package
• Genuine career progression – opportunities to step into senior and leadership roles as the team expands
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your input is valued