This is a boutique building and project consultancy built on expertise, agility, and director-led delivery. The team provides commercially focused advice to clients who see their real estate as assets to be maximised. Core services span Projects, Surveys, and Monitoring, with a reputation for high-quality, commercially astute solutions.
The Role
We are seeking an Associate Director – Building Surveyor to act as a senior technical lead, specialising in:
Dilapidations (landlord & tenant obligations, negotiations, schedules of condition)
Technical Due Diligence (acquisitions, lease renewals, financing, development)
Contract Administration (overseeing building works, advising clients, administering contracts)
This is a client-facing leadership role where you’ll deliver expert advice, manage and mentor surveyors, and contribute to business growth and strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver dilapidations instructions, including preparation, assessment, negotiation, and liability advice.
Carry out technical due diligence surveys, assessing risks, liabilities, compliance, and refurbishment requirements.
Provide specialist contract administration: procurement, tendering, contract management, performance monitoring, and certification of works.
Advise clients on cost estimates, feasibility, and life-cycle considerations.
Interpret leases and legal documents in relation to building condition and repair obligations.
Manage and mentor surveyors and technical staff, allocating and overseeing projects.
Build strong client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Contribute to business strategy, process improvement, and team growth alongside Directors.
Skills & Experience
Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
Strong track record in dilapidations and technical due diligence, including client negotiation.
Proven contract administration expertise across construction and refurbishment projects.
Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to assess and advise on risk and value.
Strong technical reporting, communication, and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.
In-depth knowledge of UK regulations, statutory requirements, and lease obligations.
Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable in a lean, fast-paced consultancy environment.
What’s on Offer
A senior position with direct collaboration alongside Directors.
Exposure to diverse, high-profile projects across commercial, residential, and mixed-use sectors.
An entrepreneurial and supportive culture with flexibility and autonomy.
Competitive salary (£80–90K) plus car allowance, bonus, and benefits.
Real opportunity to shape both client outcomes and the future of the consultancy.
👉 If you are an ambitious Building Surveyor ready to take the next step into a visible, high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you.