Associate Director

Your new company My client is seeking an experienced Associate Director (MRICS) to join their growing team and lead the delivery of high-quality surveying services across commercial, residential, and public-sector portfolios. This is a key role with responsibility for managing complex projects, developing client relationships, and supporting the progression of junior surveyors. Your new role • Lead and deliver refurbishment, fit-out, and maintenance projects throughout all RIBA stages. • Undertake core professional services, including dilapidations, technical due diligence, PPM and asset management • Manage multiple projects up to £1m, ensuring quality, compliance, and commercial performance • Provide expert technical advice to clients, stakeholders, and project teams • Oversee fund monitoring commissions and reporting • Mentor and support APC candidates and junior team members • Contribute to business development and client retention • Support the delivery of decarbonisation and Net Zero-aligned strategies What you'll need to succeed • MRICS-qualified (or equivalent senior-level experience) • Strong technical knowledge of building pathology, construction, and contract administration • Proven experience delivering projects and professional services in a client-facing environment • Confident managing multidisciplinary teams and external consultants • Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder-management skills • Interest or experience in sustainability, decarbonisation, or Net Zero projects is highly desirable. • Motivated, commercially aware, and able to work autonomously What you'll get in return • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements • Professional development support, including CPD and leadership pathways • A collaborative team culture with opportunities to shape the growth of the service line What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk