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Senior Associate / Associate Director Building Surveyor & Project Lead: Genuine autonomy and influence at this highly collaborative and supportive Medium-sized Multidisciplinary Consultancy. The role is based in Manchester.
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Overview
Are you looking for genuine autonomy and influence, without the corporate politics, KPI pressure or internal competition that often comes with a title like this elsewhere?
Our client is a reputable and growing multidisciplinary consultancy providing civil and structural engineering, surveying, and project management throughout the UK. They are looking for a skilled and knowledgeable Chartered Building Surveyor who enjoys leading people and building client relationships as much as delivering projects.
The role will suit someone who has developed a strong technical foundation over many years but now finds the greatest satisfaction in guiding teams, advising clients and helping shape the direction of a business.
Whilst technical credibility is essential, they are particularly interested in individuals who are recognised for their leadership style, commercial judgement and ability to build trust with clients and colleagues alike. You'll be given the autonomy to lead projects, develop client relationships, mentor surveyors and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the business, while continuing to work on technically challenging and rewarding projects.
This is a great opportunity to join a highly collaborative and supportive firm with a genuinely flat structure, no internal competition, and no individual KPIs or billing targets — the focus is on delivering good technical work as a team, not chasing numbers.
Technical Attributes
Leadership & People Management:
Proven track record of managing and developing professional teams.
Ability to mentor junior surveyors and support APC candidates.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing workloads.
Builds positive, collaborative and high-performing teams.
Project & Programme Delivery:
Demonstrable track record delivering complex construction, refurbishment, remediation or development projects.
Ability to manage projects from feasibility through to completion.
Strong programme, budget and risk management capability.
Track record coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and contractors.
Client & Stakeholder Management:
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Comfortable operating with senior stakeholders, public sector bodies, funding organisations, contractors and end users.
Capable of managing challenging situations and achieving positive outcomes through negotiation and influence.
Trusted adviser who can represent both client and business interests effectively.
Technical Expertise:
Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS minimum, FRICS desirable).
Strong technical surveying background including defect diagnosis, refurbishment, remediation, contract administration and project delivery.
Sound understanding of current building safety, fire safety and regulatory requirements.
Ability to provide strategic advice and high-quality written reports.
Commercial & Business Development:
Track record developing client relationships and generating repeat business.
Commercially minded with an understanding of project profitability and business performance.
Able to identify opportunities and contribute to business growth.
Track record preparing bids, proposals or supporting work-winning activities would be advantageous.
Requirements
15+ years' background in building surveying, project management or construction consultancy.
Track record working across public sector, higher education, residential, heritage, commercial or social housing sectors.
Managed sizeable project portfolios and multiple stakeholder groups.
Led teams and contributed to the development of a business division or service line.
Demonstrated resilience, problem-solving ability and sound judgement in complex project environments.
Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) the Building Safety Act and the new HSE building control process.
On offer
Competitive salary
Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) Distribution: a share of company profits, paid twice yearly
Pension
Car allowance
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance:
Holidays: Increase with length of service
Professional institution subscriptions.
Flexible working arrangements, agreed individually.
Continuing professional development and ongoing technical training.
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To apply for the position of Senior Associate / Associate Director Building Surveyor & Project Lead, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).
Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.
All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.
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