Director Building Surveyor

Beach Baker; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beach Baker partners with a national property consultancy to recruit a senior Building Surveyor for their Bristol office, a strategic hire to support growth. The role involves working with a diverse client base and delivering across professional surveys, project management and dilapidations.

The position offers flexibility with working-from-home options and a collaborative, non-corporate environment where senior professionals can shape their niche and influence the business.

Qualifications

• Senior Building Surveyor with proven client relationship development and fee generation experience.
• Strong local market knowledge in the South West, with openness to relocation if needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage with a wide range of commercial clients.
• Manage a balanced workload across professional surveys, project management, and dilapidations.
• Service national portfolio clients with limited travel; most work within one hour of Bristol.

Skills

Client relationship management

Fee generation

Job description

Beach Baker is proud to partner with a national property consultancy to recruit a senior level Building Surveyor for their Bristol office. This strategic hire supports the company's continued expansion - not a replacement - offering the chance to play a pivotal role in its growth journey.

Why Join

• Reputation: Strong name in the market.
• Supportive, medium-sized practice: Join a collaborative environment where quality service takes priority over fee targets.
• Diverse client base: Work with London funds, asset management companies, high-end residential, hotels, and private schools. The business avoids heavy reliance on public sector work.
• Career autonomy: Whether you're a generalist or want to develop a specialist niche, the company will support your career aspirations.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a non-corporate atmosphere, flexible WFH options, and no timesheets.

The Role

• Engage with a wide range of commercial clients.
• Manage a balanced workload across professional surveys, project management, and dilapidations.
• Service national portfolio clients with limited travel - most work is within one hour of Bristol.

What's on Offer

• Strong financial stability with consistent fee pipelines and healthy cash reserves.
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals across eight UK offices.
• A business where your ideas, specialisms, and contributions are genuinely valued.

Who We're Looking For

• Established Director/Partner, or Associate Director looking to take their next career step.
• Proven track record of client relationship development and fee generation.
• Strong local market knowledge in the South West - although candidates looking to relocate will also be considered.