Associate Partner – Building Surveying | Leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy Location: Oxford (Botley / Oxfordshire Outskirts)
Salary: £70,000 – £90,000+ per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus + Executive Benefits (see below)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reference: APBS/OX/26
Opportunity Overview
Are you a high-caliber Building Surveying professional ready to take a defining step into a strategic leadership role?
Stafford Lawrence is exclusively partnering with a prestigious, award-winning Multidisciplinary Consultancy on the outskirts of Oxford. We are seeking an Associate Partner to spearhead the Building Surveying division, driving growth within the Commercial, Residential, and world-leading Life Sciences sectors.
This is a “career-pinnacle” appointment. You will transition from pure technical delivery into a role defined by business strategy, high-level client account management, and divisional P&L responsibility.
Key Requirements
To be successful in this executive-level role, candidates must demonstrate:
- Status: Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS) is essential.
- Commercial Acumen: A proven track record in business development, fee generation, and maintaining high-value client relationships within the Oxfordshire region.
- Leadership: Experience managing a team of surveyors, overseeing resourcing, and acting as an APC Mentor for the next generation of talent.
- Technical Authority: While leadership-focused, you must remain a technical “touchstone” for complex matters including: Technical Due Diligence (TDD) for multi-million-pound acquisitions. Complex Dilapidations and Project Monitoring. Strategic advice for R&D and Life Sciences facilities. Network: An established professional network within the Oxford “Golden Triangle” is highly desirable.
The Role
Strategic Leadership & Multidisciplinary Growth. As an Associate Partner, you will sit at the intersection of technical excellence and business growth. Your duties will include:
- Business Development: Identifying and securing new instructions across the Oxford hub, specifically targeting the booming Science & Tech sectors.
- Team Evolution: Leading, motivating, and growing the Building Surveying team, ensuring quality control and professional standards are met across all projects.
- Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Working alongside Partners in Project Management and Quantity Surveying to deliver integrated, “one-firm” solutions for blue-chip clients.
- P&L Responsibility: Managing departmental budgets, fee forecasting, and ensuring the commercial viability of the surveying division.
Executive Salary & Benefits
The Partnership Track. Our client recognizes that an Associate Partner brings immense value. The package is designed to reflect this:
- Basic Salary: £70,000 – £90,000+ per annum (Negotiable based on experience).
- Performance Bonus: Highly competitive, performance-related bonus scheme.
- Annual Leave: 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible Working: Hybrid Model (4 Days Office / 1 Day Home) and Flexitime.
- Health & Wellbeing: Executive Private Medical Insurance and comprehensive Healthcare Benefits.
- Financial & Travel: Excellent Pension Provision and full Travel Expenses.
- Professional Support: Paid Professional Fees (RICS) and a clear pathway to Full Equity Partnership.
We are also seeking a Senior Building Surveyor and a Building Surveyor for this key consultancy client for their Oxfordshire Office.
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