Location: Oxford (Botley / Oxfordshire Outskirts) Salary: £65,000 – £85,000+ per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus + Executive Benefits Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reference: APBS/OX/26

Overview: Are you a high-calibre Building Surveying professional ready to take a defining step into a strategic leadership role?

Stafford Lawrence is exclusively partnering with a prestigious, award-winning Multidisciplinary Consultancy . We are seeking an Associate Partner to spearhead the Building Surveying division, driving growth within the Commercial, Residential, and world-leading Life Sciences sectors.

This is a "career-pinnacle" appointment. You will transition from pure technical delivery into a role defined by business strategy, high-level client account management, and divisional P&L responsibility.

Key Requirements

To be successful in this executive-level role, candidates must demonstrate:

• Status: Chartered Building Surveyor ( MRICS or FRICS ) is essential.
• Commercial Acumen: A proven track record in business development, fee generation, and maintaining high-value client relationships within the Oxfordshire region.
• Leadership: Experience managing a team of surveyors, overseeing resourcing, and acting as an APC Mentor for the next generation of talent.
• Technical Authority: While leadership-focused, you must remain a technical "touchstone" for complex matters including:
• Technical Due Diligence (TDD) for multi-million-pound acquisitions.
• Complex Dilapidations and Project Monitoring.
• Strategic advice for R&D and Life Sciences facilities.
• Network: An established professional network within the Oxford "Golden Triangle" is highly desirable.

The Role: As an Associate Partner, you will sit at the intersection of technical excellence and business growth. Your duties will include:

• Business Development: Identifying and securing new instructions across the Oxford hub, specifically targeting the booming Science & Tech sectors.
• Team Evolution: Leading, motivating, and growing the Building Surveying team, ensuring quality control and professional standards are met across all projects.
• Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Working alongside Partners in Project Management and Quantity Surveying to deliver integrated, "one-firm" solutions for blue-chip clients.
• P&L Responsibility: Managing departmental budgets, fee forecasting, and ensuring the commercial viability of the surveying division.

Salary & Benefits

Our client recognizes that an Associate Partner brings immense value. The package is designed to reflect this:

• Basic Salary: £70,000 – £85,000+ per annum (Negotiable based on experience).
• Performance Bonus: Highly competitive, performance-related bonus scheme.
• Annual Leave: 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid Model (4 Days Office / 1 Day Home) and Flexitime.
• Health & Wellbeing: Executive Private Medical Insurance and comprehensive Healthcare Benefits.
• Financial & Travel: Excellent Pension Provision and full Travel Expenses.
• Professional Support: Paid Professional Fees (RICS) and a clear pathway to Full Equity Partnership.