Director (Building Surveying) in SE1, Chaucer, Greater London

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the construction sector is seeking a Building Surveyor to establish a new team in Central London. The role involves business development, strategy, and mentoring within a dynamic environment. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in a UK-based consultancy and possess relevant qualifications such as MRICS or MCIOB. The company offers a competitive salary, incentivised bonuses, and unique benefits like equity opportunities and team-building activities.

Benefits

Equity available with linked dividend payment

Incentivised discretionary bonuses

Generous pension scheme (10% combined)

Private medical insurance (Vitality)

26 days annual leave + public holidays

Fully funded training and development

Laptop / phone

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience with a UK based property/construction consultancy.
• Business development experience or strong client contacts.
• MRICS/MCIOB qualified required.
• JCT contract administration experience is necessary.
• Experience in one of the listed sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up a Building Surveying team within the consultancy.
• Involvement in business delivery, strategy, and mentoring.
• Opportunity to branch out into any sector.

Skills

Business development experience

Strong client contacts

MRICS/MCIOB qualified

JCT contract administration

Experience in prime residential/commercial projects

Job description

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The Client

The Founders established the business just under 10 years ago after growing frustrated with the never ending obstacles at the corporate firms. The consultancy has ambitious plans for the future, aiming to double their turnover within two years. Transparent career progression is at the forefront of their business model, learning from their own frustrations. Two employees have earned shares in their company, with a third due to follow shortly. Bonuses are heavily incentivised too. They are aware of how demanding the job can be at times, your efforts should be rewarded. You can earn anything between 10% - 30%, with 20% being the average recently. As a smaller consultancy, the culture is essential to the long‑term success of the business. You can look forward to annual ski‑trips, company days out and Thursday team lunches. They are conveniently located a short five‑minute walk from the accessible London Bridge station, in state‑of‑the‑art offices.

Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving business and set up a Building Surveying team within an established consultancy. My client is looking for an ambitious business minded individual, that wants to be involved with the overall strategy and long‑term success of the company. Your job will entail a combination of BD, delivery, strategy, and managing/mentoring. You don’t have to be in a position to immediately bring work with you, although that would be preferable. If you have people already in mind that you would like to bring with you, my client is in a position to facilitate this.

Currently, the consultancy is made up of 20 Project Managers working across prime residential (40%), commercial offices (40%) & mixed‑use (20%) projects predominately within London. With values ranging from £3 M – £300 M. However, you can branch out into any sector of your choice.

Office Location: Central London (London Bridge)

Head Count: 20+

Project Sectors: Prime Residential, Commercial & Mixed‑Use

Requirements

• 6+ years’ experience with a UK based property/construction consultancy (ideally)
• BD experience/strong client contacts
• MRICS/MCIOB qualified
• JCT contract administration
• Experience in one of their listed sectors (ideally)

Benefits & Compensation

• Be your own boss (no ceiling and endless processes to jump through)
• Equity available with a linked dividend payment to the performance of the business
• Grow your own team
• Buy shares in the business (three employees have done this already)
• Highly competitive basic salary (negotiable DOE)
• Incentivised discretionary bonuses (10% – 30%)
• Join a personable SME (annual company ski‑trips and days out)
• Generous pension scheme (10% combined)
• Private medical insurance (Vitality)
• 26 days annual leave (not including public holidays)
• Fully funded training and development where appropriate
• Laptop / phone

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