Building Surveyor Senior / Associate Director - Projects

Senior Building Surveyor / Associate Director – Project-Focused Role

Location: Central London (West End)
Position: Senior Building Surveyor / Associate Director
Firm Type: National Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy
Salary: £65,000 – £95,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Career 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

• Manage and deliver a range of refurbishment, fit-out, and new-build projects (values typically £500k–£5m)

• Undertake full contract administration duties under JCT and other procurement routes

• Liaise directly with clients to manage expectations, budgets, and programmes

• Contribute to client development and business growth strategies

• 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:

• MRICS-qualified Building Surveyor

• Minimum 2 years PQE (more experienced candidates also encouraged to apply)

• Strong knowledge of project management and contract administration

• Experience with commercial clients (property companies, funds, developers)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive and career-driven, with a desire to move toward Director level

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary: £65,000 – £95,000 (dependent on experience)

• Generous Bonus Scheme

• Car Allowance

• Private Medical Insurance

• Pension Scheme

• Flexible / Hybrid working

• Ongoing CPD and internal support structure

• Defined promotion route to Director and beyond

Why Join?

• Join a reputable, national consultancy with long-term client relationships and a healthy project pipeline

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture, with the autonomy to lead your own projects

• Access to major clients, high-value projects, and strategic influence

• 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.