Associate Director Building Surveyor
haysBristol (TN)
Associate Director Building Surveyor
Posted 8 days ago
haysBristol (TN)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Reference: 4828101
Job ID: 5414599
Posted: 2026-10-08
Closing date: 2027-01-05
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to 85,000 (per annum)
Job type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time / Flexible working
Industry: Property & Real Estate / Property and Surveying
Company: Hays
Consultant: Jonny WarmanHays office: Bristol — 2nd Floor, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back East
Phone: 0117 374 6310
Email: Jonny.Warman@hays.comAbout the Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity for a senior Building Surveying leader to step into a role with genuine influence, not just seniority. A leading global multidisciplinary consultancy are expanding their Bristol Building Surveying offer and are looking for an Associate Director to help grow the team, develop client relationships and strengthen their regional presence across the South West and Wales. The role sits within a wider built environment consultancy business, giving you the platform of a major organisation with clear local ownership. Working closely with the Head of Building Surveying and the regional practice, you would help deliver the business plan, win work and support major clients across healthcare, education, residential, defence, commercial, infrastructure and public sector portfolios. The appeal is the balance of strategic input, client ownership and team leadership, while still remaining close to technical delivery and high-quality project work. Responsibilities of the Role This is a senior leadership role combining business development, client management, team leadership and technical oversight. Responsibilities are likely to include: Winning work, generating repeat business and developing new client opportunities Preparing proposals, tenders and fee submissions with a strong commercial lens Leading key projects and acting as a trusted point of contact for major clients Supporting regional strategy, workload planning, service quality and profitability Collaborating with wider service lines to deliver joined-up multidisciplinary solutions Managing, mentoring and developing Building Surveying team members Providing technical guidance and senior-level client interface across the practice
About You:
- This will suit someone who has already built credibility in Building Surveying consultancy and now wants a role with more ownership, visibility and commercial influence.
- You will ideally bring: MRICS or FRICS status with a relevant construction or Building Surveying background
- A strong track record across Building Surveying consultancy services
- Proven experience winning work, managing clients and developing accounts
- Confidence leading projects from inception through to handover
- Experience delivering project work and survey programmes across varied portfolios
- The ability to manage, develop and motivate teams across multiple sites or work streams
- Strong commercial awareness across fees, scope, contracts and profitability
- First-class communication skills with senior clients and internal stakeholders
- What's on Offer?
- The main draw is ownership. You would have a meaningful role in shaping the Bristol offer, growing key client relationships and influencing the direction of the regional Building Surveying team, with the credibility, reach and resources of a major consultancy behind you.
- The package includes: Up to 85,000 per annum plus benefits
- Hybrid working and flexible holiday allowances
- Tailored health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits
- Ongoing training and senior-level development
- A platform to grow your profile across Bristol, the South West and WalesReady?
If you are already operating at a senior level but want your next move to come with more ownership, stronger client influence and a clearer role in shaping a regional team, this is worth a conversation. It offers the backing of a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, access to major public and private sector clients, and the chance to help grow a Bristol Building Surveying team with real momentum. If this sounds like the kind of move you would like to explore, let's talk. #4828101 - Jonny Warman
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