Associate Director Building Surveyor

Shape the next stage of a London building consultancy rather than inherit a fixed corporate brief. This Associate Director Building Surveyor role combines delivery, leadership and genuine influence over growth.

The successful Associate Director Building Surveyor will join an independent commercial practice with a loyal client base across investors, developers, landlords and occupiers. The team is profitable, technically respected and deliberately lean, leaving room for a senior hire to make visible decisions and build their own market presence.

The Associate Director Building Surveyor will lead project and professional instructions, manage key clients and support a small team of surveyors. You will remain close to delivery while taking responsibility for fee forecasting, workload planning and the development of new opportunities.

This is a strong option for someone who has reached the limit of a large consultancy structure and wants a more direct route to Director, without sacrificing quality clients or technically interesting work.

The team is selective about the work it takes on, placing emphasis on clear advice, sensible workloads and long‑term client relationships.

Duties of the Associate Director Building Surveyor to include:

• Lead commercial building surveying instructions
• Manage and expand key client accounts
• Oversee project delivery, fees and team workloads
• Prepare proposals and secure new appointments
• Provide senior technical advice on complex matters
• Mentor surveyors and support APC candidates
• Develop new services and market opportunities
• Contribute to business planning with the directors

The successful Associate Director Building Surveyor will have the credibility to lead clients and people, alongside a practical record of generating work.

The Associate Director Building Surveyor will ideally have:

• MRICS
• Strong commercial building surveying experience
• A network of client and professional contacts
• Evidence of winning or expanding fee income
• Leadership and line management experience
• Project and professional services expertise
• The confidence to influence business decisions

• £80,000 - £100,000+
• Profit-related bonus
• Car allowance
• 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Clear and realistic route to Director

Associate Director Building Surveyor / Chartered Building Surveyor / MRICS

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