Associate Director - Building Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor to join a thriving, multidisciplinary property consultancy in Manchester as an Associate Director.
This role would suit an experienced Senior Building Surveyor ready to take the next step in their career, offering the opportunity to lead major commercial projects, chair client meetings and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

This role offers the chance to work within a collaborative consultancy that delivers projects from concept through to completion. The business operates as a true "one-stop shop", providing clients with surveying, design, project management, leasing and branding services all under one roof.

With a strong pipeline of work from established clients, this is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded surveyor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and ambitious environment.

The Opportunity

You will join a Manchester team of around 35 professionals, including Building Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, designers and marketing specialists. The office environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with teams working closely together across multiple service lines to deliver high-quality projects for clients.
Projects vary significantly in scale and complexity, ranging from £20k office refurbishments through to major £20m commercial fit-outs.

Most projects are North West based, particularly in Manchester, although the consultancy also delivers work across London, Edinburgh and internationally.

You will typically manage 4-5 live projects at any one time, each at different stages of delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership

• Lead project management and contract administration on commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects
• Manage full project lifecycles from feasibility through to delivery
• Oversee programme management, risk control and quality assurance
• Chair client meetings and manage project stakeholders

Professional Building Surveying

• Deliver a range of commercial building surveying services including:
  • Acquisition Surveys
  • Schedules of Condition
  • Project Monitoring
• Prepare and negotiate Schedules of Dilapidations for landlords and tenants
• Undertake defect diagnosis and provide commercially focused solutions

Client Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to a range of commercial clients
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear, practical advice
• Represent the consultancy at project meetings and presentations

Leadership & Development

• Mentor and support junior surveyors within the team
• Contribute to the continued growth of the building consultancy service line

About You

• MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor (essential)
• Strong experience within commercial building consultancy (essential)
• Proven track record delivering both project and professional surveying work
• Confident communicator able to chair meetings and engage with clients
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple instructions simultaneously

Culture & Environment
This consultancy has a collaborative and sociable office culture, with teams working closely together across surveying, design and consultancy disciplines.

• Supportive leadership team
• Regular social events and team activities
• Smart professional environment with a relaxed dress-down Friday
• Strong emphasis on career progression and professional development

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive and flexible salary depending on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus (historically around 10-15%)
• Flexible working with core hours and early Friday finish
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Daily breakfast in the office
• £500+ annual training and development budget to support professional growth
• Modern Manchester city centre office

For further details on this exciting new opportunity, please contact Gemma at Calibre Search on 0161 4705394 and send your CV

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