Director - Building Surveying

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Director of Building Surveying to lead their team and manage key client relationships. This senior role involves driving business growth while delivering high-quality professional services and overseeing significant projects. The ideal candidate will be MRICS qualified with a strong background in the field. A competitive salary package, including a route to equity partnership, is on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Route to equity partnership

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified with significant post-chartership experience.
• Proven track record in delivering both project and professional work.
• Experienced in managing high-value client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Building Surveying team in Birmingham.
• Manage and develop client relationships and win new business.
• Oversee project delivery across commercial properties.
• Contribute to service development and sector strategy.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Technical knowledge in Building Surveying

Business growth strategies

Mentoring junior surveyors

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Overview

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Building Surveying to join a high-profile, nationwide firm with a strong presence across the UK property and construction market. This Birmingham-based leadership role offers a blend of strategic responsibility, client engagement, and the delivery of both professional and project work at the highest level.

You’ll be joining a well-established business with a prestigious client base, a trusted name in the industry, and a culture that rewards performance, ambition, and long-term commitment. For the right individual, there is a clear route to equity partnership.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position within the Building Consultancy division, with responsibility for driving business growth, leading a team of experienced surveyors, and ensuring the highest standard of service delivery across a range of commercial, corporate, and public sector clients.

You’ll work across both professional services (dilapidations, technical due diligence, pre-acquisition surveys, landlord and tenant matters) and project-led work (CAT A/CAT B fit-outs, refurbishments, maintenance strategy, contract administration), overseeing major instructions and key accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Building Surveying team in Birmingham and the Midlands region
• Manage and develop long-standing client relationships and win new business
• Deliver high-level technical and strategic advice across a varied client base
• Oversee project delivery and professional instructions across commercial property
• Contribute to service development and sector strategy
• Mentor and develop junior surveyors and associate-level staff
• Support board-level discussions with insight, data, and operational recommendations
• Play a key role in the succession plan for the business, with clear partnership track

What We’re Looking For

• MRICS qualified with significant post-chartership experience
• Proven track record in delivering both project and professional work
• Commercially focused with experience managing high-value client relationships
• Strong leadership skills and a desire to build and grow a team
• Experience working with corporate occupiers, investors, and/or public sector clients
• Excellent technical knowledge across all core areas of Building Surveying
• Ambitious, credible, and capable of operating at board level

What’s on Offer

• Competitive six-figure package (base salary + bonus + car allowance)
• Route to equity partnership within a highly respected firm
• Opportunity to work with top-tier clients on flagship projects
• Autonomy to shape and lead regional growth strategy
• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and enhanced pension
• A collaborative, ambitious culture with low turnover and strong leadership