Director Building Surveying - Head of Office

Thomas Search; Wales; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy is seeking an exceptional Director Building Surveying - Head of Office to lead their Cardiff office. This rare opportunity involves guiding a skilled team, driving business development, and delivering outstanding consultancy advice. The ideal candidate is an MRICS-qualified professional with a strong commercial Building Surveying background and proven leadership experience, ready to take on a senior role in a prestigious work environment.

Qualifications

• MRICS-qualified professional with a strong commercial Building Surveying background.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, inspiring teams and driving performance.
• Confident communicator with ability to influence at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow and manage the Cardiff office and its high-calibre technical team.
• Deliver hands-on Building Surveying services across a range of commercial projects.
• Drive business development and strategic planning.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Commercial Building Surveying

Leadership

Technical delivery

Client relationship management

Business development

Risk management

Job description

Director Building Surveying - Head of Office

Cardiff

Thomas Search are partnering with a leading independent consultancy to appoint an exceptional Director to lead and grow their Cardiff office.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role, guiding a high‑performing team of chartered building surveyors and project managers, shaping regional strategy, and driving commercial and technical excellence across a prestigious client base.

You’ll take ownership of the office’s continued success - with full autonomy, visibility, and influence across the wider UK business.

The Role

We’re seeking a commercially sharp, MRICS‑qualified Director who can lead a regional office, inspire a team, and deliver outstanding consultancy advice across the built environment. You’ll bring a blend of technical authority, strategic leadership, and proven capability in client relationships, business development, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, grow and manage the Cardiff office and its high‑calibre technical team
• Deliver hands‑on Building Surveying services across a range of commercial projects
• Build, nurture and expand client relationships at senior level
• Drive business development, marketing initiatives, resourcing and strategic planning
• Champion excellence in service delivery, quality assurance and best practice
• Oversee operational improvements, innovation, and consistent ways of working
• Act as a technical and commercial ambassador internally and externally
• Mentor and develop team members, setting SMART objectives and supporting progression
• Collaborate with service leads across Built Asset, Development, Engineering & Sustainability
• Achieve fee, performance, and business development targets consistently

What We’re Looking For

• MRICS‑qualified professional with a strong commercial Building Surveying background
• Demonstrable leadership experience, inspiring teams and driving performance
• Strong profile of hands‑on technical delivery across core surveying services
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage at senior level
• Existing client relationships and ability to generate new instructions
• Excellent report writing, risk management and project oversight capability
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Technology‑oriented and aligned with best practice and operational standards

If you’re ready to take the lead, elevate your career and shape the success of a growing team in Cardiff, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply or contact David directly and in confidence at (url removed)