Associate Building Surveyor | Scottish Lead | Edinburgh
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000.0 to £75,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 60k - 75k DOE before benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH3 9QA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4765289_1770631242 |
Summary
Your new company
Our client, Bailey Partnership, is a well-respected, award‑winning multi‑disciplinary consultancy with a long history of delivering high‑quality projects across the UK. Known for their collaborative approach, technical expertise and strong client relationships, they work across a diverse portfolio including defence, commercial, education, and residential sectors.
As they launch their first Edinburgh office, this marks the beginning of their long‑term investment and growth strategy in Scotland. Backed by an established national team, this new office is being positioned as a cornerstone of their Scottish footprint, with significant resources, project support, and strategic direction already in place.
Joining at this early stage gives you the unique chance to become part of the founding leadership group in Scotland - shaping culture, influencing strategy and helping build a successful regional business with the support of an established and stable consultancy behind you.
Your new role
As Associate Director, you will play a central role in establishing and leading Bailey Partnership's Scottish presence. This is a leadership position that combines technical oversight, team development and strategic input, offering a genuine step-up for someone ready to progress in their career.
Day‑to‑day, you will oversee the successful delivery of a broad range of projects, many of which are already underway, including major defence schemes, commercial refurbishments, educational developments, and upcoming residential housing work.
You will have the autonomy to recruit, mentor and shape your own team as the office grows, setting standards for delivery, culture and client engagement. Importantly, you are not expected to bring work with you - a highly experienced Director is already in place to lead business development, secure new projects and support you as the office expands.
Your role is focused on leadership, quality, technical delivery and helping to establish a strong and reputable Scottish operation, with a clear, structured progression route into a full Director role as the business grows.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong technical background from within a consultancy environment, ideally with experience delivering projects within one or more of Bailey Partnership's key sectors: defence, commercial, residential or education.
You will be someone who is ready for a step-up - whether that's moving from Senior or Principal level into your first Associate Director role, or taking the next step on your senior leadership journey.
This position requires:
- Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships
- The confidence and capability to guide the growth of a new regional office
- A driven, motivated mindset with genuine ambition to progress to Director
- Strong leadership qualities and the ability to mentor and develop staff
- A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach with excellent communication skills
- A passion for shaping how consultancy services are delivered within the Scottish market
Above all, you will be someone who thrives in an environment where you can influence direction, take ownership and help build something from the ground up.
What you'll get in return
This role offers a rare opportunity to take a major step forward in your career while joining a consultancy at a pivotal moment in their expansion. You will benefit from a clear and transparent pathway to Director, with the chance to directly influence how the Scottish business evolves.
Alongside the opportunity for long‑term progression and leadership, you will receive:
- A highly competitive salary of £60,000 - £75,000, reflective of your experience
- Performance‑based bonus
- A comprehensive benefits package
- The autonomy to lead, innovate and shape your own team
- The support of a highly experienced leadership group and national network
- The professional recognition that comes from being part of a new regional launch
This is a career‑defining opportunity for someone ambitious, forward‑thinking and ready to take on a senior leadership role with genuine influence and long‑term potential.
What you need to do now
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