Chartered / Senior Building Surveyor - Manchester

We are seeking an ambitious and technically strong Building Surveyor to join our Manchester Office and support James Batey, Head of Building Surveying and work closely also with Paul Addison, Head of Manchester Office.

This is a key role within our expanding Building Surveying Service, combining technical excellence with client-facing delivery.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for project and professional work, support and mentor junior surveyors and help shape the continued growth of the service in the North West.

The role will suit either:- A Chartered or Senior Chartered Building Surveyor ready to take on greater responsibility.

Key Priorities

Technical Delivery

• Deliver a broad range of building surveying commissions with a particular focus on dilapidations, pre-acquisition surveys, and professional services, while also contributing to project work across industrial, office, retail and independent living sectors.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Support the Head of Office in managing and developing the Manchester team, providing mentoring and technical guidance to more junior staff.

Client Relationships & Key Accounts:

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients — managing key accounts, delivering high-quality advice, and ensuring an excellent client experience consistent with AG’s core values.

Business Development & Growth

• Play an active role in developing new and existing client relationships, identifying opportunities to grow the service and your own client base.

• Longer-term, this role offers progression into account management, business development, or a specialist technical route depending on your strengths and ambitions.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an individual who is:-

• Professionally qualified (MRICS) with strong experience in technical and professional building surveying.

• Confident delivering dilapidations, technical due diligence, and condition surveys for commercial clients.

• Collaborative and organised — capable of managing workloads and mentoring others within a growing team.

• Personable and credible with clients — a strong communicator who can represent AG positively and proactively.

• Commercially aware and able to contribute to business growth through quality, service, and trusted relationships.

• Motivated by career development, team leadership, and being part of a company with genuine progression opportunities.

AG Core Values

Our Core Values are:-

• We communicate clearly and effectively

  We are clear, responsive and human in how we connect. We actively listen and keep people informed. It is better to over-communicate than not communicate enough.

• We’re authentic and down to earth

  When we are genuine and approachable, we are trusted. People can rely on us to be honest, practical and consistent. We want clients and colleagues to feel at ease with us so they can be themselves.

• We build relationships

  We invest time to understand and support both our clients and colleagues. Our relationships are built on reliability, respect, shared goals and a sense of being on the same team.

• We deliver an excellent service

  For us, it’s not only about technical delivery. It’s about creating a positive client experience every step of the way. We ensure we understand the client’s priorities and concerns and achieve their desired outcome.

• We stay positive and engaged

  We bring energy, encouragement and a sense of purpose to our work. We support each other, celebrate achievements and enjoy building a rewarding career together.

Benefits

• Quality Salary, Car Allowance and Fuel Contribution

• Performance Bonus Scheme

• Mobile Phone Contribution

• Pension (5% employer, 5% employee) plus Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Internal recruitment referral fees:-

  • £2,500 for Associate Director / Senior hires

  • £1,500 for Chartered hires

  • £1,000 for junior hires

• 25 days Holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service

• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme

• Private Healthcare Scheme

• Professional Fees Paid

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Paid Parking

• Regular Team Social Events

• Inclusive and supportive culture - One where you can actually be yourself!