Associate Director – Building Surveying

Location: Manchester

Salary: £65,000–£70,000 + excellent benefits

Office based, flexi-time working hours + no personal fee earning targets!

Flagship multimillion £ commercial office projects

About the Opportunity

A growing real estate consultancy is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Associate Director (Building Surveying) to join its expanding team in the North West. This is a senior position suited to someone who enjoys leading complex instructions, shaping client strategy, and playing a key role in the evolution of a high‑performing consultancy environment.

Based out of their state of the art offices in Manchester, you’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team that brings together commercial advisory, technical expertise, workplace design and creative strategy — all working collaboratively to deliver modern, high‑value workspace solutions for a diverse client base.

The Role

This position offers the chance to take ownership of major projects, influence business direction, and work closely with a wide range of occupiers, investors and landlords. You’ll be trusted to deliver exceptional technical advice, manage multiple workstreams, and represent the business with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Oversee project management and contract administration for refurbishment, fit‑out and capital works projects ranging from £50k to £20m.
• Manage full project lifecycles including feasibility, design coordination, specification writing, procurement and delivery. (JCT Contracts)
• Ensure compliance, programme control, risk management and quality assurance across all live projects.

Professional Building Surveying

• Deliver core commercial surveying services including acquisition surveys, schedules of condition and project monitoring.
• Prepare and negotiate dilapidations on behalf of both landlords and tenants.
• Diagnose building defects and provide clear, commercially focused recommendations.

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to corporate occupiers, SMEs, investors and property owners.
• Build strong, long‑term relationships through clear communication and high‑quality technical advice.
• Represent the consultancy at client meetings, pitches and strategic discussions.

Business Development & Leadership

• Support growth through networking, pitching and securing new instructions.
• Contribute to the development of service lines, market positioning and wider business strategy.
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practice across the department.

About You

• MRICS qualified with substantial post‑qualification experience.
• Proven track record delivering both complex projects and professional surveying instructions.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple instructions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident in client‑facing environments and comfortable representing the business externally.

What You’ll Gain

• The chance to lead high‑profile projects for a varied and prestigious client base.
• A collaborative, modern working culture with genuine influence over strategic decisions.
• High levels of autonomy and trust in how you deliver your work.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with no rigid pay bands.
• Annual discretionary bonus (paid consistently in previous years).
• Flexible working: 37.5‑hour week, core hours 10am–3pm, early Friday finish.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with office closure over Christmas at no deduction.
• Gym membership included.
• Free daily breakfast in the office.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing support and coaching.
• Strong commitment to CSR, sustainability and charitable partnerships.
• Ongoing investment in professional development and career progression.

If you’re an experienced Building Surveyor looking to step into a senior leadership role with real influence, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply directly or to request a confidential conversation, please contact:jennifer.bailey@kentonblack.com