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Associate Partner / Partner-Level Chartered Building Surveyor
Location: Preston, UK
Salary: ££  DOE 

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience – with future equity opportunities available

Perpetual Partnerships are proud to be working on behalf of a long-standing and highly regarded firm of Chartered Surveyors to recruit for a senior-level Chartered Building Surveyor. This represents a key strategic appointment, offering a clear and defined route to equity for an individual looking to take the next significant step in their career.

Our client is a trusted and well-established consultancy, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality asset management and project surveying services across both the public realm and private commercial sectors. Their portfolio includes a wide range of high-profile clients, offering incoming professionals the opportunity to work on large-scale, varied, and rewarding instructions from day one.

This opportunity is best suited to a Chartered Building Surveyor operating at or approaching Associate Partner or Partner level, who is ready to take on a leadership role within a stable and forward-thinking practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivery of the full range of professional Building Surveying services.
Oversight and management of a team of Chartered and non-Chartered professionals, as well as external consultants.
Acting as client lead on multiple major projects and frameworks.
Active involvement in business operations including marketing, financial oversight, and strategic planning.
Contribution to the ongoing growth and development of the firm, with a view to future equity partnership.
Candidate Profile:

Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS) with a minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience.
Strong background in commercial and/or public sector projects – including asset management and project surveying.
Demonstrable experience at senior management level, ideally with prior responsibility for leading teams or business units.
Strong technical knowledge, including CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act.
Familiarity with industry tools and software such as NBS, AutoCAD.
Full UK driving licence required.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, tailored to experience.
Opportunity for future equity partnership – clear progression for the right candidate.
Established and highly regarded client base with a consistent pipeline of high-quality work.
Low staff turnover and a collaborative working environment that supports professional development.
Excellent location in central Preston, with flexible working arrangements.
Investors in People accredited employer.

This is a rare opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor to join a well-run, profitable firm with a long-term future — and to be part of that future at a senior level.

The role would suit someone who is ready to step into a key leadership position within a thriving business. Equally, it could be a great opportunity for a senior professional seeking greater influence over the direction of a successful and highly respected surveying firm.

To learn more or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Perpetual Partnerships today