- Location
- London - Central
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Construction
- Seniority
- Entry
Description
Associate Director, Building Consultancy
Department: Consulting
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London - Central
Reporting To: David Kelly
Description
CHPK Group
Who we are
CHPK are a leading consultancy specialising in fire safety engineering across the built environment. With a reputation for technical excellence and a client-first approach, we work across a diverse range of sectors including residential, commercial, heritage, healthcare, and high-rise developments.
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.
Job details
We are looking for an experienced Associate Director – Building Consultancy to join CHPK, part of the wider Celnor Group.
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.
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, ideally including:
- Commercial
- Industrial & Logistics
- Education
- Residential
- Hotels
- Public Sector
- The ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders effectively.
- A strong commitment to quality, technical excellence and client service.
- MRICS or equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience mentoring and supporting APC candidates.
- Experience contributing to business planning, forecasting and service line growth.
- An established network of industry and client contacts.
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.
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and Christmas shutdown (2–4 days)
- Private healthcare and generous benefits package
- Ongoing CPD, training, and certification support
- Friendly, supportive, and collaborative working culture
- Opportunity to gain exposure to modern IT systems, cloud services, and cross-company projects