Associate / Associate Director – Building Surveying

Company: NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

Senior / Associate Level Building Surveyor

Southampton | National Consultancy

£60,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits

An established national consultancy is expanding its high‑performing Southampton Building Surveying team and is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) ready to step into a senior role with a defined route toward Associate / Associate Director.

This is a standout opportunity for a recently Chartered Surveyor or an established Senior Surveyor looking for greater autonomy, client ownership, and long‑term progression within a structured and commercially focused environment.

The Southampton office is on a clear growth trajectory, and this role will play a key part in shaping and developing the regional presence over time. You will work across a diverse portfolio spanning higher education, healthcare, and public realm projects, delivering meaningful work that has real impact across the region. A key aspect of the role will be building and maintaining close working relationships with senior stakeholders within complex client environments, acting as a trusted advisor on both project and professional matters.

Role

  • Lead project and professional instructions across a varied public and commercial portfolio
  • Deliver contract administration and project management services from inception to completion
  • Work closely with key stakeholders within client organisations, particularly in higher education, healthcare, and public sector environments
  • Manage and develop long‑term client relationships
  • Support and mentor junior team members within the growing Southampton team
  • Contribute to fee growth and wider business development activity
  • Play an active role in shaping the continued growth of the regional office

About You

  • MRICS qualified
  • Strong background in contract administration and project delivery
  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and complex client groups
  • Experience across public sector, education, healthcare, or similar environments (desirable)
  • Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions‑led approach
  • Ambitious, with a clear desire to progress toward Associate level

What’s on Offer

  • £60,000 – £75,000 salary (DOE)
  • Market‑leading benefits package
  • Car allowance
  • Performance‑related bonus
  • Strong and structured progression pathway to Associate / Associate Director
  • Opportunity to help shape and grow a regional office in Southampton
  • High‑quality, meaningful project workload across key public sector clients

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Posted: May 19th, 2026