Associate Building Surveyor - #1747447

Job Opportunity: Associate Building Surveyor Leeds We're currently recruiting for an Associate Building Surveyor role with a leading consultancy known for delivering high-quality work across a variety of sectors. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career-leading teams, managing projects, and playing a key role in strategic business growth.

As an Associate Building Surveyor, you'll be responsible for overseeing project delivery within agreed budgets and timelines, ensuring a consistently high technical standard. You'll manage and mentor a team, work closely with clients and consultants, and play an active part in business development and company strategy implementation.

• Lead and manage a team to meet project and business objectives
• Prepare and negotiate fee proposals and schedules of service
• Monitor workloads and coordinate resources effectively
• Ensure all technical output-drawings, reports, specifications-is of high quality and complies with project requirements
• Provide mentorship and conduct appraisals for junior staff
• Act as a key point of contact with clients and design teams
• Maintain financial oversight of projects, including invoicing and reporting
• Contribute to business development efforts and help grow client relationships
• Support recruitment and staff development where required
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, procedures, and ISO 19650 processes
• Lead or contribute to the development and delivery of best practice initiatives

Essential:

• Chartered status (MRICS or FRICS) or equivalent experience in a senior role
• Demonstrable leadership and team management experience
• Strong technical knowledge in surveying, building pathology, and construction
• Skilled in mentoring, delegating, and supervising
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills
• Proactive, organised, and committed to continuous improvement
• Experienced with ISO 19650 processes and standards

Desirable:

• Familiar with financial reporting systems
• Experience acting as expert witness

• In-depth knowledge of traditional and modern construction methods
• Experience across both refurbishment and new build projects
• Strong understanding of building regulations, CDM, JCT contracts, and party wall matters
• Skilled in preparing specifications, schedules, and technical reports
• Confident in delivering building surveys on varied property types
• Ability to appraise construction solutions and manage risk

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