At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead client engagements and provide expert advice on property lifecycle management.
- Company: SHB, a forward-thinking commercial real estate advisory firm.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, health insurance, gym membership, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the property sector.
- Qualifications: Degree in Building Surveying; MRICS qualification preferred with strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
SHB is an independent commercial real estate advisory firm built on data, technology, and long-term partnerships.
We have saved clients over £80M in costs over recent years, advising 1,500+ companies on workplace strategy and preparing them for their next phase of growth.
Our services cover the full property lifecycle - from acquisition and occupation through to optimisation and relocation - powered by proprietary platforms including TERA, LOC8 and SHWR.
Our Building Consultancy team is upscaling, and we are looking for an experienced Associate Director to work alongside the department Director.
This is a senior, client-facing position at the intersection of professional surveying and strategic advisory - where your technical expertise will be backed by SHB’s market intelligence platforms and a genuinely collaborative team.
- What the role will do
- Lead client engagements and build trusted, long-term advisory relationships with occupiers and stakeholders.
- Prepare formal condition reports, dilapidations assessments, and proactive technical advice across the property lifecycle.
- Provide Project Management on fit out schemes.
- Analyse market trends and translate data insights into clear, commercially grounded recommendations for clients.
- Collaborate across SHB’s service lines - transactions, workplace strategy, technology - to deliver a seamless, end-to-end advisory experience.
What we're looking for
- Degree in Building Surveying or a related discipline; MRICS qualification or equivalent highly desirable.
- Proven experience in commercial dilapidations, property acquisition surveys, and asset management advisory.
- Strong report writing skills with the ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to senior stakeholders.
- A track record of building client relationships and managing projects across multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Comfortable working with property technology platforms and market intelligence tools; curious about how data shapes smarter property decisions.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset - you bring forward thinking, not just findings.
- Salary & Benefits
- 25 x days annual leave
- Health insurance
- Subsidised gym membership
- Increasing annual leave entitlement
- Office-based role with a collaborative, social team culture
- Regular team events and supportive environment
- Strong pipeline of warm leads in an active market
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Associate Director, Building Surveying in London employer: SHB Real Estate
At SHB, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and innovation. As an Associate Director in Building Surveying, you will benefit from a supportive environment with access to cutting-edge technology and a strong pipeline of warm leads, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying generous benefits like health insurance and subsidised gym membership. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional advisory services and be part of a team that values long-term partnerships and employee development.
