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Associate Director - Building Surveying

United Kingdom, Exeter 64000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted December 10, 2025
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South West Norse is a specialist property and construction consultancy, providing expertise in architecture, surveying, engineering, and estates and asset management services to a range of public and private sector clients across the UK. As we look to increase capability and expertise of our team, we currently have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Associate Director to join our professional team located in Exeter. In this position, you will make a significant contribution to the continued growth of South West Norse, taking responsibility and providing leadership and support to the Operations Director in pursuance of the Company providing consultancy in building surveying and related services.

Job Responsibility

  • Providing inspirational leadership, management and direction in a manner consistent with the Group’s values
  • Providing technical and advisory guidance to clients, stakeholders and other technical team members
  • Ensuring programmes delivers to client requirements
  • Carrying out the design and management of all types of Building Surveying projects including producing budget estimates, drawings, detailed service specifications, tender documentation and undertaking full contract administration duties on electrical led projects
  • Ensuring that projects are efficiently and effectively co-ordinated with the multidisciplinary team and outputs delivered to meet the Clients requirements in terms of cost, quality and time
  • Acting as the lead specialist, ensuring design activities completed are compliant with all statutory, regulatory, good practice and organisational requirements

Requirements

  • Professional Chartered membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a Building Surveying related discipline
  • Extensive experience in a similar or related role
  • Understanding of business planning, commercial management, risk management, financial management
  • Excellent communication and engagement skill, confident when dealing with internal stakeholders and senior clients
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

What we offer

  • 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
  • Company sickness and pension scheme
  • Ongoing support towards professional membership and development
  • Free parking on site
  • Local benefits and discounts
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