Vivid Resourcing
Location: Manchester
Contract: Permanent
About the role
Our client is looking for an Associate Director to lead its commercial building surveying work in Manchester. This is a senior, permanent position combining technical leadership, client delivery and business development, and it suits a chartered surveyor ready to take on wider ownership of a team and a growing client base.
The successful candidate will oversee a varied workload covering building defects, condition surveys, dilapidations, project monitoring and contract administration across commercial property. They will act as a trusted adviser to clients, maintain high professional standards across the team and make sure instructions are delivered on time, on budget and to a consistent quality.
Alongside delivery, the role carries real responsibility for people and growth. The Associate Director will coach and develop surveyors at different levels, build relationships with existing and prospective clients, and contribute to the direction of the building surveying offering in the region. Salary and benefits will be confirmed with candidates.
Main responsibilities
- Lead the commercial building surveying function in Manchester, setting standards for technical quality and client service
- Manage a portfolio of instructions, including building surveys, defect investigation, dilapidations and planned maintenance advice
- Oversee project monitoring and contract administration on refurbishment and repair projects
- Act as the senior point of contact for clients, advising on property condition, risk and long-term maintenance liabilities
- Review and sign off reports, specifications and schedules prepared by the team
- Develop and win new work through client relationships, referrals, tenders and fee proposals
- Manage workloads, resourcing and fee performance across the team
- Coach, mentor and support the development of surveyors, including those working towards chartership
- Ensure compliance with RICS standards, building regulations, health and safety requirements and internal quality procedures
- Work with colleagues across other property and construction disciplines to deliver joined-up advice to clients
Requirements
- Substantial post-qualification experience in commercial building surveying, with a record of senior or team leadership responsibility
- Chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS)
- Strong technical knowledge of building pathology, defects diagnosis and commercial building construction
- Experience of dilapidations, project monitoring and contract administration
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development
- Experience of managing, coaching and developing surveying teams
- Commercial awareness, including fee management and resource planning
- Clear written and verbal communication, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders
The offer
This is a permanent role based in Manchester. Salary and benefits will be confirmed with candidates during the application process.
It offers a senior position with genuine influence over how the commercial building surveying team grows and delivers for its clients. If that matches the next step in your career, apply below.