Senior-Director level Building Surveyor - Bristol

Turner Property Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Bristol seeks an experienced Senior/Associate Director-level Building Surveyor to drive project delivery and team mentorship. The role includes client management and business development in various sectors. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a clear path to leadership positions.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25+ days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Professional membership fees paid

Ongoing CPD and tailored leadership development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across a range of building surveying services.
• Ambition to grow into a leadership or director-level role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver professional and project work across the region.
• Provide expert advice on building pathology and refurbishments.
• Manage and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Client-facing confidence

Technical knowledge

Mentoring junior surveyors

Education

MRICS qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Senior/Associate Director – Building Surveyor

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

A forward-thinking and rapidly growing consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior or Associate Director-level Building Surveyor to join its expanding Bristol office. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the continued success of a dynamic business that delivers high-impact work across the public and private sectors.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded surveyor looking for influence, autonomy, and a clear pathway to further progression.

The Opportunity:

You’ll join collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams supporting a range of clients across sectors including education, commercial, residential, and healthcare. As a senior member of the team, you’ll be responsible for project delivery, client management, team mentoring, and helping drive business development initiatives across the South West.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver professional and project work across the region
• Provide expert advice on building pathology, due diligence, contract administration, and refurbishments
• Oversee condition surveys, feasibility studies, and technical reports
• Manage and mentor junior team members and support APC progression
• Develop and nurture client relationships and support wider business development
• Contribute to strategic growth and service delivery improvements

What You’ll Bring:

• MRICS qualification (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a consultancy environment
• Strong technical knowledge across a range of building surveying services
• Client-facing confidence and ability to win or grow business
• Experience mentoring junior surveyors and leading small teams
• Ambition to grow into a leadership or director-level role

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience (Senior to Associate Director level)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid working model (office/home/clientsites)
• 25+ days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare & enhanced pension
• Professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing CPD, tailored leadership development & structured career pathway
• Friendly, entrepreneurial culture with real opportunity to influence and lead

If you're an ambitious Building Surveyor ready to step into a senior leadership role – this is a chance to join a people-first consultancy where your ideas will shape the future.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.