Associate Building Surveyor

Job Description

Workman’s Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 50 years of success delivering excellence across architecture, building surveying, project management, maintenance, and health & safety.

We’re seeking an experienced Associate Building Surveyor to play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality surveying services, managing projects from concept to completion, and developing a talented team. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with strategic leadership in a forward-thinking consultancy that values client relationships, innovation, and professional growth.

The Role

You’ll be a senior advisor to clients across a diverse portfolio of projects. You’ll oversee project delivery, lead and mentor surveyors, and help drive business growth while ensuring the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on building maintenance, refurbishment, and capital works.
• Lead and oversee condition surveys, reports, specifications, schedules of work, and drawings.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with all professional and statutory requirements.
• Take responsibility for programme, budget, and quality management across multiple projects.
• Work closely with clients to shape briefs, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of surveyors.
• Monitor team performance, ensuring delivery against financial and project targets.
• Troubleshoot technical and delivery challenges.
• Build strong client relationships, with a focus on repeat and referral business.
• Contribute to business development and strategic growth of the surveying division.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in building surveying.
• BSc/MSc in Building Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent chartered status.
• Proven experience in line management and leadership.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver against financial targets.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and client-facing skills.
• Full UK driving license.

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
• Electric company car
• 25 days holiday
• Your birthday off
• 3–5 additional days off at Christmas
• Flexible hybrid working scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Referral programme
• Full support for professional development and career progression

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Flexible working arrangements built in
• 1 hour lunch break