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Posted 02 August, 2026

Associate Director - Building Surveyor - London

Woodhouse Property Recruitment Limited
Southall, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Associate Director Building Surveying Up to £85k DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits PackageThis role is with an established and highly regarded multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy with an outstanding reputation within the residential sector. The business continues to grow, investing heavily in new service lines, sectors and technical disciplines, creating opportunities that many traditional consultancies simply cannot offer.With a collaborative, director led culture and a strong emphasis on technical excellence and client relationships, this is a business that actively encourages ambitious surveyors to play a meaningful role in shaping its future direction.Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Associate Director within their London Building Surveying team.The RoleYou will work across a varied portfolio of projects, predominantly within the residential sector, including:Private residential developmentsHigh-end residential propertiesListed and heritage buildingsSelected public sector projectsThe role offers an excellent mix of traditional building surveying instructions alongside exposure to newer and evolving disciplines.Your core responsibilities will include:Contract AdministrationDefect diagnosis and reportingPlanned Maintenance programmesSchedules of ConditionPreparation of specifications and tender documentationAlongside this, you may also have the opportunity to become involved in:Reinstatement Cost AssessmentsLicence to Alter workBuilding PathologyBuilding Safety related instructionsFire Safety projectsHeritage and conservation workAdditional specialist surveying services as the business continues to expandThe variety of work on offer makes this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their exposure whilst maintaining a strong residential focus.About YouTo be considered, you will ideally have:Previous experience within a building consultancy environmentA strong background delivering residential building surveying instructionsExperience managing and developing client relationshipsExperience mentoring, supporting and developing junior surveyorsStrong technical capability across both professional and project workYou will ideally be MRICS qualified. However, candidates who are keen to pursue chartership via the experienced route are also encouraged to apply, with full support and guidance provided throughout the process.Why Join?This is a business that offers genuine progression opportunities with a clearly defined route from Associate Director to Director.Beyond that, for individuals who continue to develop, contribute to growth and help shape the future of the business, there is the potential for equity discussions further down the line something very few consultancies can genuinely offer.The company is actively expanding its service lines and sector exposure, meaning surveyors with a broader technical background or an interest in diversifying their experience will be of particular interest.You'll be joining an ambitious, evolving business where your ideas, expertise and commercial input can have a genuine impact on the direction of both the team and wider organisation.Salary & BenefitsSalary up to £85k depending on experienceAnnual bonusPrivate healthcarePension contributionEnhanced annual leave entitlementLife insuranceAdditional flexible benefits packageHybrid WorkingThe team operates a highly flexible hybrid model based around their Central London office, with most surveyors typically attending the office two days per week, occasionally increasing to three days where business or client requirements dictate.Interested?If you're an experienced Building Surveyor looking for more than simply your next role and want to join a business that can offer progression, autonomy and long term opportunity in equal measure, this could be the move that defines the next stage of your career.To apply, simply click the link and submit your CV.If this role isnt quite the right fit but youd like to have an initial, informal conversation about your next move or even just how the market is, feel free to give me a call on 07511 759123. You can also connect with me on LI Rory Thompson.Im currently working on a range of opportunities across the property and construction consultancy space, so even if this role isnt the one, there may be others that align more closely with what youre looking for.TPBN1_UKTJ