Party Wall Consultant

Senior / Associate Party Wall Consultant | Manchester (hybrid) | £50-70K + benefits

(Future Regional Lead Opportunity)

An established and nationally respected property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior or Associate Party Wall Consultant to join its Manchester team.

This is a leadership-track opportunity offering the chance to play a key role in strengthening and expanding the regional Party Wall service line, while collaborating with colleagues across a wider national network. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality technical advice on complex schemes and progressively take on responsibility for shaping, growing, and ultimately leading the Manchester Party Wall offering.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will advise developers, asset managers, institutions, and private clients on complex and high-profile schemes across the North West under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and related neighbourly matters. This role combines:

* Technical expertise

* Client relationship management

* Commercial awareness

* Strategic regional growth involvement

Key Responsibilities

Acting as Building Owner’s, Adjoining Owner’s, and Agreed Surveyor under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996

* Preparing and serving statutory notices

* Negotiating and drafting Party Wall Awards

* Advising on rights of access, boundary matters, and related neighbourly issues

* Managing multiple instructions across a varied client base

* Supporting senior leadership on large and complex development schemes

* Building and maintaining strong client relationships

* Contributing to fee proposals, budgeting, and commercial performance

* Supporting marketing and business development initiatives within the Manchester market

* Mentoring junior team members where appropriate

This role offers a clear pathway toward leading the Manchester Party Wall service. Over time, responsibilities will include:

* Developing and executing regional growth strategy

* Building local client relationships and referral networks

* Identifying cross-selling opportunities with complementary disciplines

* Supporting recruitment and team development

* Taking ownership of regional revenue performance

We are seeking a confident and commercially aware consultant with strong technical capability and clear leadership potential.

* Demonstrable experience acting under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996

* Experience drafting and negotiating Party Wall Awards

* Strong client communication and negotiation skills

* Commercial awareness and fee management experience

* Ability to manage workload independently

* Experience advising on wider neighbourly matters (e.g., access licences, consultancy reports)

* MRICS qualified (or working towards qualification with substantial relevant experience)

What’s on Offer

* Exposure to complex, high-profile development schemes

* Direct mentorship from senior leadership

* Clear leadership pathway within the Manchester market

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Ongoing continued professional development

If you are looking for a role that combines technical excellence, commercial influence, and a clear pathway to regional leadership, this opportunity offers the platform to take the next step in your career.

Flexible and remote working – 3 days office / site and 2 days from home

25 days holiday per annum plus 8 public holidays

Immediate cover under our Life Insurance scheme

Auto-enrolment defined contribution pension scheme with 4% company contribution

Interest free travel loan after completion of probation period

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave