Associate Director - Building Surveying

I'm currently working with a growing multidisciplinary consultancy that is looking to appoint an Associate Director, Building Surveying to help lead and expand its Building Consultancy team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that brings together expertise in Fire Engineering, Building Safety, Façade Design, Building Services Engineering and Building Consultancy, delivering integrated solutions across the built environment. With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious growth plans, they're looking for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor who can combine technical excellence with leadership and commercial drive.

The Role

As an Associate Director, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Building Consultancy division. You'll lead the delivery of professional and project surveying services, develop key client relationships, mentor a growing team, and contribute to the strategic growth of the business. Working alongside experts across multiple disciplines, you'll have the opportunity to deliver integrated solutions on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning commercial, residential, healthcare, education, heritage, industrial and high-rise developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a wide range of professional Building Surveying services.
• Manage refurbishment, alteration and fit-out projects from inception through to completion.
• Undertake contract administration and project management duties.
• Prepare and oversee technical due diligence reports, condition surveys, defect diagnosis, dilapidations, schedules of condition and planned preventative maintenance reports.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while supporting the continued growth of the Birmingham office.
• Manage project budgets, fee proposals and commercial performance.
• Lead, mentor and develop junior surveyors, supporting APC candidates through to chartership.
• Collaborate closely with Fire Engineers, Building Safety Consultants, Façade Engineers and Building Services Engineers to deliver multidisciplinary solutions.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and continued success of the Building Consultancy team.

About You

• MRICS qualification.
• Significant consultancy experience within Building Surveying.
• A strong background delivering both professional and project-based surveying services.
• Experience managing client relationships and developing new business.
• Excellent technical knowledge across a range of commercial property instructions.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Career Development & Working Arrangements

This Associate Director opportunity offers genuine career progression within a growing and supportive business. You will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership capabilities, shape project delivery strategies, mentor engineers, and play a significant role in the continued growth of the team.

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