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Senior Building Surveyor / Associate Director – Project-Focused Role
Location: Central London (West End)Position: Senior Building Surveyor / Associate DirectorFirm Type: National Multi-Disciplinary ConsultancySalary: £65,000 – £95,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + BenefitsJob Type: Permanent, Full-TimeCareer Progression: Clear pathway to Director level
The Opportunity
A nationally recognised firm of Chartered Surveyors is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor or Associate Director to join its well-established Building Consultancy team in Central London.
Operating within a high-performing team of 20 Surveyors, this role offers a project-led opportunity, with a primary focus on contract administration, project delivery, and client-side project management. The business has a strong pipeline of retained work with commercial property companies, institutional investors, and developers.
While the core of the workload is project-based, there will also be scope to undertake a select number of professional instructions (e.g. dilapidations, pre-acquisition surveys), helping to maintain technical breadth and support the team as needed.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and deliver a range of refurbishment, fit-out, and new-build projects (values typically £500k–£5m)
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Undertake full contract administration duties under JCT and other procurement routes
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Liaise directly with clients to manage expectations, budgets, and programmes
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Contribute to client development and business growth strategies
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Support junior colleagues and contribute to team development and quality standards
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a commercially astute and client-focused professional who can take ownership of their projects and deliver consistently high standards of service.
Essential Requirements:
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MRICS-qualified Building Surveyor
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Minimum 2 years PQE (more experienced candidates also encouraged to apply)
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Strong knowledge of project management and contract administration
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Experience with commercial clients (property companies, funds, developers)
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Proactive and career-driven, with a desire to move toward Director level
Salary & Benefits
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Base Salary: £65,000 – £95,000 (dependent on experience)
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Generous Bonus Scheme
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Car Allowance
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Private Medical Insurance
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Pension Scheme
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Flexible / Hybrid working
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Ongoing CPD and internal support structure
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Defined promotion route to Director and beyond
Why Join?
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Join a reputable, national consultancy with long-term client relationships and a healthy project pipeline
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Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture, with the autonomy to lead your own projects
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Access to major clients, high-value projects, and strategic influence
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Progression into equity or Director-level roles for the right candidate
Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Vicky Harrison-Bye at EC Property Recruitment. My contact details can be found on LinkedIn.
