Associate Director (BS) - Central London (Farringdon)

The Company: One of the longest established Property & Construction Consultancies in the UK. They have a fantastic reputation across the industry, with over 200 years’ worth of experience successfully delivering projects behind them!

Uniquely, they work across 10 disciplines. Including Project Management, Architecture, Civil & Structural Engineering, Cost Management, Building Surveying, Masterplanning & Urban Design to name a few!

Their projects range from minor works to major contracts worth in excess of £200 million, covering all major sectors of the built environment.

Flexible working is actively encouraged across the business. Typically, you would be in the office three days per week.

The Role: My client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate Director to join their vibrant London based Building Surveying team to assist in scaling up their party wall, retrofit and ESG offering.

Ideally, the candidate will have a minimum of 8+ years' experience, be self-motivated and confident in a client facing role, managing multiple projects and clients mainly within the residential and education sectors.

Pre and post contract experience is required, as well as knowledge and experience of working with residential developers, local authorities, schools and universities. Some UK travel may be required as part of this role.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the mentoring of colleagues, work with graduates and trainees, and contribute to their established APC training programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day progress of building projects to ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance with plans

• Engaging positively with clients to understand their quality expectations and concerns, and addressing them effectively

• Developing and executing strategies to ensure building quality meets standards and specifications

• Establishing efficient processes and systems for quality control throughout project execution

• Reviewing and surveying existing buildings to identify and address quality issues

• Producing rental and capital value reports based on building assessments

• Compiling and disseminating detailed reports on building quality and compliance

• Collaborating with stakeholders to resolve quality-related issues and implement corrective actions

• Conducting regular inspections to verify that structures are being built according to plan and regulations

• Providing expert advice on building quality and compliance matters to clients and project teams

• Attending and leading meetings to discuss quality-related concerns and progress

Job Location: Central London (Farringdon)

Head Count: 200+

Current Projects: Residential & Education  

Requirements for the Associate Director (BS):

• Degree qualified – within a construction-related discipline

• Membership of a chartered institute in the construction industry (e.g. RICS, CIBSE, CIOB)

• Well-rounded with pre and post contract experience

• Contracts administration experience

• Experience in education/schools building projects, as well as residential projects and buildings

• Qualified retrofit or co-ordinator

• Well experienced in building surveying with a focus on quality assurance

• Proficient in verbal and written communication, including report writing

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring building quality

• Ability to analyse and interpret technical drawings and specifications

• Familiarity with building regulations and industry standards related to quality assurance

• Experience in reviewing existing buildings and identifying quality issues

• Capability to produce rental and capital value reports based on building assessments

• Flexible and capable of adapting to changing project requirements

• Background in conducting thorough inspections and audits to verify compliance

• Proficiency in using surveying tools and equipment

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve quality-related issues effectively

The benefits included in this role are:

• Highly competitive basic (Negotiable DOE)

• Discretionary bonus

• Charity Community Day - all colleagues are encouraged to take a day off work once a year to make a meaningful impact in the community

• Electric vehicle scheme

• Brewgooder beers - enjoy beers with a cause at their monthly team drinks, each sip helps to fund clean water projects

• Annual performance reviews

• Employee support programmes for mental health, advice & coaching needs

• Monthly award scheme to recognise the person who exemplifies their values (£100 voucher for monthly winners)

• Regular team social events

• Regular sports activities/socials

• Private Bupa healthcare cover

• Private dental care

• Eyecare cover

• Travel insurance

• Pension 3.5% employer contribution

• 25 days holiday + option to buy/sell additional dates

• Bike to work scheme

• Life assurance

Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Callum Dugdale – callum@prosper-consulting.org.uk