Associate Director Building Surveyor

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor to take the next step in their career, with a clear route to building and leading a team.

A well-established and growing consultancy based near Tunbridge Wells is looking for a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) to join at Associate Director level. With a strong foundation in social housing, the practice is now focused on expanding into their sectors - and is looking for a senior hire who can help drive this growth.

This is a key leadership role within a collaborative and supportive environment, offering autonomy to build a team, shape service delivery, and contribute to the firm's strategic development.

The Opportunity:

• Lead and manage a team of Building Surveyors, mentoring junior staff and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Deliver a full spectrum of building surveying services, including contract administration, defect analysis, and professional advisory work.
• Actively contribute to business development by bringing in new client relationships, particularly within the education sector.
• Play a pivotal role in the firm's growth plans, working closely with directors to shape the future of the business.

Candidate Profile:

• MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor, with proven experience in delivering building surveying services across a range of sectors.
• Strong network and the ability to generate new business, ideally within NHS, education, and/or social housing.
• Leadership skills, with the desire to manage and mentor a team.
• Commercially astute, proactive, and client-focused.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of JCT contracts, construction technology, and core professional services.

Why Join?

• Clear progression pathway with autonomy to lead a team.
• Proven track record: several current team leads began as graduates, demonstrating strong internal development and promotion.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension, private healthcare, iPhone, paid subscriptions, and regular social events.

For more information, please contact Izzie Guimaraes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Even if you're not actively looking for a new role, we encourage Building Surveying professionals to get in touch for future opportunities. Carrington West's Property & Building Control division is one of the fastest-growing in the UK, and we have over 50 years of combined experience in the industry.