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Associate Director - Building Surveyor London Senior, Strategic. Thomas Search is partnering with an independent, data-driven commercial real estate advisory. Working closely with the Director, you will take a lead position within a growing Building Consultancy team, acting as a trusted advisor to occupiers and stakeholders across the full property lifecycle. We're hiring an Associate Director to work alongside the Department Director in a senior, client-facing, strategically pivotal role. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing long-term client relationships at senior level Delivery of condition reports, dilapidations advice and technical due diligence Project management of commercial fit-out schemes Providing commercially grounded technical advice informed by market data Collaborating with transactional, workplace and technology teams to deliver integrated advisory outcomes What You'll Lead Build trusted, long-term relationships with occupiers & stakeholders Deliver condition reports, dilapidations assessments & commercial technical advice Lead project management on fit-out scheme Translate market intelligence into strategic property solutions Work seamlessly across service lines, transactions, workplace strategy, tech Who We're Looking For This role will suit an experienced Building Surveyor operating at Senior Associate or Associate Director level who is looking to broaden influence and take on greater strategic responsibility. Degree in Building Surveying or similar (MRICS/MCIOB desirable) Strong experience in commercial dilapidations, acquisition surveys & asset advisory Outstanding report writing & client communication skills Comfortable with data & property tech - curious and analytical A solutions oriented leader with commercial instinct If you're looking to step up, take ownership and lead from the front , let's talk. All applications and enquiries are handled in strict confidence. To discuss the role discreetly or submit a CV, please contact Thomas Search directly - Put your next career move in expert hands.

This isn't just another job posting. This is a career-defining opportunity with a long-established, highly respected professional services consultancy operating at the heart of the construction industry across the British Isles. Our client partners on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, marine, and coastal engineering sectors and with increasing demand, they re expanding. Whether you re just starting your career or looking for your next senior step, this is your chance to join a high-performing team where your voice matters, your development is supported, and your work has real, lasting impact. Who We're Looking For Professionals at all levels (Graduate through Senior) with a background in: Quantity Surveying Construction Project Management What You ll Need: RICS or CIOB qualified (or well progressed toward APC) Strong initiative and independence but a real team player Working knowledge of NEC & JCT contracts Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal English Solid IT skills and an appetite to learn new systems UK driving licence What You ll Be Doing (Scope May Vary by Level): Full cost management & contract administration Pre-construction support including site visits, surveys, and cost planning Tender document preparation and procurement support Budget management, change negotiation, and valuation reviews Post-contract cost control and project tracking Employer s Agent / Project Management duties for D&B projects Strategic commercial support from inception to final account Mentoring junior team members Engaging directly with clients, stakeholders, and supply chains Why Join? A stable, well-respected consultancy with decades of success A diverse, growing portfolio of high-profile and technically fascinating projects Hybrid working potential and flexibility for the right candidates Real investment in your career progression and APC journey A supportive culture that values both people and performance

SENIOR / ASSOCIATE BUILDING SURVEYOR BRISTOL MRICS Building Surveyor Client-facing Technical Commercial Thomas Search is delighted to be working with a highly regarded professional property and construction consultancy seeking an experienced Senior or Associate Building Surveyor to join its Bristol team. This is a genuine opportunity for a chartered surveyor who wants technical responsibility, client exposure and the scope to lead projects and develop others. The role covers a broad building surveying remit, including: Building and technical due diligence Condition, maintenance and defect surveys Dilapidations and reinstatement cost assessments Refurbishment, repair and maintenance projects Project management, contract administration and Employer's Agent duties Party Wall matters and CDM Principal Designer / Advisor responsibilities Building Regulations, compliance and technical advisory work Client management, fee proposals and business development You will manage projects from inception through to completion, provide trusted technical advice to clients and have the opportunity to mentor junior surveyors while contributing to the continued growth of the surveying team. We're looking for: MRICS Building Surveyor 3+ years PQE for Senior level / 5+ years PQE for Associate level Strong technical building surveying background Experience across project and professional work Excellent report writing and client communication skills Commercially aware, organised and technically credible Full UK driving licence If you're a Senior or Associate Building Surveyor considering your next move, or simply curious about what is happening in the market, speak to me confidentially. David Ward Thomas Search

M&E, HVAC / AHU Engineer Salary: £43,800 per annum plus company vehicle, tools provided, uniform etc Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends Location: Tidworth/Bulford What We Offer: Company Vehicle: Subsidised home to work commuting Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6% Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders Your Role: Responsible for carrying out skilled maintenance and repair works by managing and maintaining our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services and systems. Carry out all mechanical and electrical repairs to plant in accordance with schedules. Ensure good quality workmanship which upholds company standards, complies with building codes, and follows safety requirements. Responsible for completing proactive inspections and any required remedial repairs encompassing either plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation installations. Ensuring the recording of all maintenance works when completed are posted through the appropriate, equipment, systems and documentation as required by the Company Management System. Attend and resolve any reactive or planned taskings as directed by line management. Reporting of all Health and Safety defects, near misses, dangerous occurrences and spillages to the Helpdesk. What We're Looking For: Qualifications: Mechanical/HVAC qualification, F-Gas Certification City & Guilds (2079) Cat 1, Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or equivalent, electrical qualifications (18th Edition, Test & Inspect etc) Experience: Skilled HVAC engineer with experience in instillation, maintenance, and fault finding across heating, AC, and refrigeration systems. Proficient with building controls and safety standards, with a proactive, team-focused approach. Skills: A competent, self-motivated professional who manages workloads efficiently, interprets job spec, and ensures quality completion. Adheres to safe systems of work and understands the needs and implications of RAMs. A proactive, customer-focused, flexible team player with strong communication skills and professionalism. Driving Licence: Full UK valid driving licence required.

Our client is a leading support services organisation, with a long term 35-year PFI contract, providing construction & facilities management services, across a complex range of commercial & industrial defence asset in Wiltshire & Hampshire. Develop and support project scopes of work while working closely with designers, clients, military stakeholders, specialist contractors and project teams from concept through to completion. Attend and contribute to internal and external meetings, presenting programmes and incorporating feedback into project plans. Coordinate and review contractor and consultant programmes against master schedules, ensuring alignment and effective delivery. Analyse activities, durations, critical paths and programme risks, forecasting completion dates and recommending recovery plans where required. Manage interfaces between procurement, utilities, commissioning, construction and client activities to minimise programme impacts. Prepare and issue weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports, progress updates and programme analysis. Monitor project progress against plans and produce delay and claims programmes with supporting information. Undertake commercial and contractual programme reviews, identifying potential impacts and opportunities. Qualifications & Experience: HND or Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, M&E or a related discipline CSCS Planner Card (or equivalent) Eligibility for Security Clearance Full UK driving licence. Extensive planning experience across pre-construction and onsite construction projects with strong knowledge of design, procurement, construction and commissioning programmes. Proven experience using Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6 and MS Project, with an understanding of engineering, procurement and construction methodologies and relevant legislation. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, and a proactive approach to working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

MULTI TRADE ENGINEER Thomas Search are supporting an award winning construction & facilities management provider with a 35 year PFI contract to maintain various commercial/industrial MOD assets at Tidworth military camp. Salary: Up to £37,700 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, no weekends Location: Tidworth What We Offer: Company Vehicle: Subsidised home to work commuting Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6% Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders Your Role: You will be undertaking a pre-defined and specific scope of refurbishment works across buildings within the Garrisons, including Aldershot, Tidworth, Bulford, Larkhill and Warminster. You will be repairing wet systems to address active leaks, including work on polypropylene pipework systems. You will be carrying out drywall patch repairs to maintain fire compartmentation. You will be repairing and replacing fire stopping materials as required. You will be applying fungicidal treatments in line with required standards. You will be modifying locks in fire doors and working in accordance with Safe Systems of Work requirements. What We're Looking For: Qualifications: You will hold a full valid UK driving licence, an NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Carpentry or equivalent multi-skills qualification, and a Construction Skills Certification Scheme Operative or IOSH Working Safely certification. Experience: You will have industrial and commercial building services experience, experience as a Multi-Trade Engineer within the facilities maintenance sector, and experience delivering a pre-defined scope of works to an agreed programme while following Safe Systems of Work requirements. Skills: You will have proactive communication and interpersonal skills, a strong professional work ethic, excellent customer service focus, and the ability to deliver repetitive work in a consistent and methodical manner while working effectively as part of a team.

Our client is a leading support services organisation, with a long term 35-year PFI contract, providing construction & facilities management services, across a complex range of commercial & industrial defence asset in Wiltshire & Hampshire. You will be ensuring projects are fully defined, specified and priced with all necessary surveys. You will be liaising with external agencies and stakeholders to coordinate access and programme works. You will be ensuring projects are specified, tendered and evaluated for value for money in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will be preparing Pre-Construction Information packs in accordance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. You will be providing project handover files to the Project Delivery Team and complying with project, procurement, lifecycle and change management processes. You will be planning projects to minimise disruption to services and customers while maintaining quality, health, safety and environmental compliance. Qualifications & Experience: You will hold a National Qualifications Framework Level 4/5 qualification in a relevant discipline, a recognised Project Management qualification, and an industry-recognised qualification in engineering, building services or facilities management. You will have experience of Building Regulations, managing tenders and working within Construction (Design and Management) requirements. ou will have the ability to communicate effectively, build working relationships, deliver high-quality customer service and demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety.

Our client is a leading support services organisation, with a long term 35-year PFI contract, providing construction & facilities management services, across a complex range of commercial & industrial defence asset in Wiltshire & Hampshire. Your Role Lead the commercial delivery of a range of capital projects from pre-construction through to agreement of final accounts. Undertake site visits and surveys to support preparation of schedules, specifications and scopes of work. Work closely with procurement teams during tender processes, assisting with tender evaluations and recommendations. Produce cost plans, estimates and formal client submissions while maintaining robust cost and revenue forecasts. Assess project progress, validate supply chain invoices and payment applications, and review quotations and variations to ensure value for money. Manage project variations, instructions, contingency budgets, risk budgets, supply chain orders and payments. Provide commercial information to finance and central commercial teams and ensure compliance with company procedures and systems, including IFS. Support and promote QHSE policies and safe working practices during all activities and site visits. Qualifications & Experience: NVQ Level 3 or above in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Full UK driving licence. Professional membership or progress towards a qualification such as RICS is advantageous. Experience within the construction and/or facilities management sector in a commercial or related role, supported by a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and commercial or financial administration systems. Awareness of site health and safety is essential. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships, prioritise workloads and work collaboratively within a team. You should be highly organised, detail-focused, competent with databases and spreadsheets, and able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Our client is a leading support services organisation, with a long term 35-year PFI contract, providing construction & facilities management services, across a complex range of commercial & industrial defence asset in Wiltshire & Hampshire. Your Role Manage a portfolio of lifecycle projects from inception (RIBA 0) through to the start of delivery (RIBA 5), balancing technical requirements, programme objectives, commercial priorities and stakeholder expectations. Define project scope, funding routes and delivery approaches with AMP managers and stakeholders, implementing appropriate design strategies across projects and the wider lifecycle programme. Manage and coordinate design consultants, design and build contractors, and contractor design elements where required. Provide ongoing design support through construction and handover phases, ensuring maintainable solutions, suitable specifications, operating manuals and warranties. Collaborate with commercial, procurement, maintenance, asset management and authority stakeholders to achieve value for money and sustainable outcomes. Engage with Building Control, Planning Authorities and Fire Officers to ensure compliance requirements are incorporated from an early stage. Lead design coordination, manage documentation from scope development through to construction issue, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Oversee design risk assessments, design programmes, progress reporting, meetings and multidisciplinary team coordination activities. Support procurement and construction teams throughout tendering, design development and project delivery. Qualifications & Experience: Degree, HND or HNC in Building, Engineering or Architecture. Professional qualifications in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or Project Management are advantageous. Proven design management experience across complex multi-funded projects, with current knowledge of JSPs, Building Regulations and fire standards within a defence environment. Experience delivering sustainability improvement projects and exposure to PFI/PPP arrangements and two-stage tendering processes are essential. Experience working within a BIM environment would be beneficial. Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent IT and organisational abilities, and the capability to influence and guide stakeholders. You will be a collaborative team player with a flexible and pragmatic approach who is comfortable working in a changing environment.

This client-side role sits within Asset Management and offers the opportunity to play a key long term role in the commercial management of the estate. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, support long-term asset lifecycle modelling, review lifecycle investment strategies, challenge contractor costs, and help ensure the estate meets handback obligations over the remaining concession period. The position would suit a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial acumen, an interest in asset management, and experience of analysing and forecasting costs within a property, FM, infrastructure, or consultancy environment. Prepare and manage Qualifying Change in Law claims to the Authority Support cost modelling of forecast Lifecycle expenditure in company asset management system (Predictor) Manage and regularly update Lifecycle Risk Register Qualifications & Experience: Technical Degree MRICS Chartered Surveyor Full driving licence Ability to achieve MOD security clearance to SC level (within 3 months).