Average Associate Director salary in the UK

Geotechnical Associate Director - BristolRef: BY208728Salary: £70,000 - £78,000An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geotechnical Associate Director to join a growing, independent multidisciplinary environmental consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering innovative, practical and cost-effective solutions across infrastructure, residential, commercial and renewable energy projects throughout the UK.Based in near Bristol, this Geotechnical Associate Director position offers the chance to lead and develop a successful geo-environmental and geotechnical team while playing a key role in business growth and client development.The RoleAs Geotechnical Associate Director, you will:Lead and manage geotechnical and geo-environmental projects from inception to completion.Provide technical oversight across ground investigations, contamination assessments, geotechnical design and remediation schemes.Mentor and develop engineers and consultants within the team.Build and maintain strong client relationships.Support business development, fee proposals, tenders and project delivery.Collaborate with specialists across environmental, planning and engineering disciplines.What's on OfferCompetitive salary (£70,000 - £78,000) and benefits package.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.Leadership opportunity within a highly respected consultancy.Career progression and influence over team growth.Supportive, collaborative culture focused on professional development and wellbeing.RequirementsTo be considered for this Geotechnical Associate Director role, you will have:Significant experience in geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancy.Chartered status or working towards chartership.Strong project management and team leadership experience.Commercial awareness and business development capability.A full UK driving licence.Full right to work in the UK.The ability to work from and live within a commutable distance of the Bristol office.If you're an experienced Geotechnical Associate Director looking for your next leadership challenge, we'd love to hear from you.If you are interested in this or other Geo-Environmental Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Your new companyMy 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 roleLead and deliver refurbishment, fit-out, and maintenance projects throughout all RIBA stages.Undertake core professional services, including dilapidations, technical due diligence, PPM and asset managementManage multiple projects up to £1m, ensuring quality, compliance, and commercial performanceProvide expert technical advice to clients, stakeholders, and project teamsOversee fund monitoring commissions and reportingMentor and support APC candidates and junior team membersContribute to business development and client retentionSupport the delivery of decarbonisation and Net Zero-aligned strategiesWhat you'll need to succeedMRICS-qualified (or equivalent senior-level experience)Strong technical knowledge of building pathology, construction, and contract administrationProven experience delivering projects and professional services in a client-facing environmentConfident managing multidisciplinary teams and external consultantsExcellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder-management skillsInterest or experience in sustainability, decarbonisation, or Net Zero projects is highly desirable.Motivated, commercially aware, and able to work autonomouslyWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and performance-related bonusHybrid working and flexible arrangementsProfessional development support, including CPD and leadership pathwaysA collaborative team culture with opportunities to shape the growth of the service lineWhat you need to do nowIf 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

A driven and skilled Associate Director Building Surveyor is required to take a leading role within an established London property consultancy, combining client delivery, team leadership and business development with a clear route towards Director level.The successful Associate Director Building Surveyor will join a well-established practice with national reach, a strong commercial client base and complementary services across project management, quantity surveying and architecture. This is an opportunity to gain greater influence over clients, workload and the continued growth of the London building surveying team.The Associate Director Building Surveyor RoleThe Associate Director Building Surveyor will manage a varied portfolio of commercial building surveying instructions across project and professional work.You will remain involved in delivery while taking responsibility for client relationships, team performance and fee generation. The role will suit someone who enjoys combining technical work with the commercial side of consultancy, including developing existing accounts, creating new opportunities and cross-selling wider services.The Associate Director Building Surveyor will also support junior surveyors, manage workloads and maintain strong standards across reporting, service delivery and client care.Duties to include:Manage commercial building surveying projects and professional instructions * Lead client relationships and secure repeat business * Prepare fee proposals, tenders and supporting documents * Manage team workloads, project delivery and financial performance * Provide clear professional advice and negotiate confidently * Identify new fee-earning and cross-selling opportunities * Support and mentor junior surveyors * Maintain RICS, reporting and regulatory standards * Contribute to the continued growth of the London officeThe Person?The successful Associate Director Building Surveyor will be commercially aware, technically strong and confident managing clients, people and competing priorities.The Associate Director Building Surveyor will ideally have:MRICS qualification * A relevant Building Surveying degree (or related) * Strong commercial building surveying experience * Experience managing projects and professional instructions * Existing client relationships or a developed professional network * A record of winning, retaining or expanding fee-earning work * Leadership or team management experience * Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills * A practical approach to business developmentIn Return………?Competitive salary, dependent on experience * Car allowance * Annual bonus * 27 days' annual leave plus public holidays * Birthday day off * Hybrid working arrangements * Company pension contribution * Private medical cover, subject to eligibility * Group life assurance * Professional subscriptions paid * Electric vehicle salary exchange scheme * Cycle-to-work scheme If you believe you can deliver this rewarding role to a high standard, or are a Building Surveyor considering your next career move, please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James on .Ref: SM1472618Associate Director Building Surveyor / Chartered Building Surveyor / MRICS