Associate Director Building Surveying

Associate Director Building Surveying

Bristol / Exeter or surrounding area 

Lucrative package / salary with unlimited leave + private healthcare + pension + flexible working support + home and tech scheme + gym and class access + volunteer days + peer to peer awards + maternity paternity adoption and parental leave + educational support 

Are you an experienced Building Surveyor ready to step into a director level leadership role? This is a rare opportunity to not only manage projects but also shape a team, influence strategy, and drive business growth. You will lead a high performing team of eight, oversee a diverse portfolio of surveying projects, and take ownership of the team''s commercial and strategic success.

You will operate at the forefront of the business, responsible for both day to day delivery and long-term strategy. This role combines hands on surveying expertise with leadership, commercial oversight, and client management, giving you the autonomy to make decisions, shape team culture, and directly impact business performance.

Culture and people are at the heart of this business. Recognised as Employee of the Year, they offer a supportive, collaborative environment where staff wellbeing and development are genuinely valued. Excellence is celebrated, creativity encouraged, and every individual is empowered to succeed.

Working across multiple sectors, you will engage directly with clients, ensuring high quality service while driving new business and repeat client growth. Supported by a forward-thinking, people-first culture, you will enjoy a generous benefits package including unlimited leave, private healthcare, pension support, flexible working, and opportunities for personal and team development. This is the perfect role for someone ready to take full director level responsibility and shape the future of a thriving surveying team.

Responsibilities

• Lead mentor and develop the Building Surveying team to deliver outstanding project outcomes
• Own the business plan revenue targets and client development initiatives for the team
• Manage client relationships ensuring high quality delivery and long term partnership success
• Provide strategic and financial oversight including invoicing cost control and profitability
• Develop and maintain best in class building surveying processes procedures and templates
• Act as a thought leader and ambassador for excellence and sustainability within the business

• Full RICS membership and strong experience across traditional and project based surveying
• Proven ability to lead grow and inspire a team while maintaining a hands on approach where needed
• Commercially aware with experience delivering business growth and client satisfaction
• Strategic thinker with financial management and decision making skills at a director level
• Ability to motivate influence and build lasting relationships