Associate Director Building Surveyor

Reference: 4828101Job ID: 5414599Posted: 2026-09-14Closing date: 2026-10-04Location: BristolSalary: Up to 85,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Property & Real Estate / Property and SurveyingCompany: HaysConsultant: Jonny WarmanHays office: Bristol — 2nd Floor, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back EastPhone: 0117 374 6310Email: View email address on us.fitly.work the OpportunityThis 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 opportunitiesPreparing proposals, tenders and fee submissions with a strong commercial lensLeading key projects and acting as a trusted point of contact for major clientsSupporting regional strategy, workload planning, service quality and profitabilityCollaborating with wider service lines to deliver joined-up multidisciplinary solutionsManaging, mentoring and developing Building Surveying team membersProviding technical guidance and senior-level client interface across the practiceAbout YouThis 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 backgroundA strong track record across Building Surveying consultancy servicesProven experience winning work, managing clients and developing accountsConfidence leading projects from inception through to handoverExperience delivering project work and survey programmes across varied portfoliosThe ability to manage, develop and motivate teams across multiple sites or work streamsStrong commercial awareness across fees, scope, contracts and profitabilityFirst-class communication skills with senior clients and internal stakeholdersWhat'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 benefitsHybrid working and flexible holiday allowancesTailored health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefitsOngoing training and senior-level developmentA 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