Associate Director - Building Surveyor in Cardiff

Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long‑lasting social value and economic impact.

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like‑minded people. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work – our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal‑led, privately‑owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration
• Building surveys
• Dilapidations
• Party wall matters
• Planned maintenance schedules
• Reinstatement‑cost assessments

You will be dealing primarily with high‑class commercial property. There will be an expectation that you contribute to business development together with the regional lead to maintain and grow the current offering in the region.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified
• Fully conversant with working in a multi‑disciplinary Chartered Surveying environment
• Excellent technical skills and commercial acumen
• Experience in working in the South Wales consultancy market
• Client focus and client‑first approach
• Personal drive coupled with the ability to develop others, where required
• Good teamwork ethos and approach
• Strong communication skills
• Commerciality and market focused
• Ability to identify opportunities and generate business
• Ability to work well with others and cross‑sell / share information

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers all employees to thrive, reflects all backgrounds and talents, allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging, and fosters a workplace that is supportive, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers.uk@avisonyoung.com.