Associate Director, Building Consultancy

Associate Director – Building Consultancy | CHPK Group
We’re open to candidates based in locations with easy train access into London.
Applicants must hold MRICS / Chartered Surveyor status.

Who we are

CHPK Group is a leading property and construction consultancy, bringing together expertise across building consultancy, building safety, fire engineering, building control, façade design and services engineering. Part of the Celnor Group, CHPK works with clients across the built environment to deliver practical, technically robust solutions throughout the lifecycle of a building.

Job details
We are looking for an experienced Associate Director with a  Building Consultancy background.
This is a key leadership role, supporting the strategic direction, technical delivery and commercial performance of CHPK’s Building Consultancy service line.
Reporting to the Director, you will help lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality professional consultancy services across a broad range of sectors.
The role combines technical leadership, commercial awareness, people management, client development and strategic thinking. You will also play an important part in supporting the continued growth of the business through excellent client service, mentoring colleagues and contributing to business development activity.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Building Consultancy professional who is technically strong, commercially minded and ready to take on a senior leadership role within a supportive and growing consultancy.

What you will do

• Support the strategic growth and development of CHPK’s Building Consultancy service line.
• Lead the delivery of Building Surveying, Project Management, Contract Administration, Employer’s Agent and Technical Due Diligence services.
• Oversee project quality, commercial performance, resourcing and workload management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Support fee proposals, budgets, forecasting and commercial negotiations.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, including supporting APC candidates and professional development.
• Contribute to internal procedures, governance, quality standards and continuous improvement.

Who you are

You will have

• Significant experience working within a Building Consultancy or multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
• Strong experience delivering professional Building Consultancy services.
• A strong technical background across Building Surveying and related consultancy disciplines.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project profitability.
• Experience managing and developing client relationships.
• Experience supporting business development and identifying new opportunities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working across a range of sectors.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• A strong commitment to quality, technical excellence and client service.

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Benefits

We believe in rewarding our people and supporting their development, wellbeing and work-life balance.

• 25 days’ annual leave per year, pro-rated for mid-year joiners, plus a Christmas shutdown and your birthday off
• Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme, offering potential Tax and NI savings
• Company-paid travel expenses, including rail, flights and hotels
• 5% employer-matched pension contribution on qualifying earnings
• Discretionary bonus of up to 10%, based on company and individual performance
• Training and development allowance to support courses, professional qualifications, certifications, conferences and other learning opportunities
• Rewards for professional qualifications and long service
• Two professional subscriptions paid each year, where applicable
• Private healthcare with AXA following successful completion of probation
• Online discount platform with offers across hundreds of retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential counselling, support and advice, alongside a comprehensive online wellbeing centre
• Company-provided lunch twice a week at the head office
• Interest-free season ticket loan through salary sacrifice
• Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.