Director Building Surveyor

Turner Property Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent property consultancy in Bristol seeks a Director of Building Surveying. This role focuses on leading a high-performing team, delivering exceptional consultancy services, and driving business growth. The ideal candidate will possess an MRICS qualification, substantial experience, and a client-centric approach. This position offers the chance to shape a dynamic team in a thriving consultancy with an emphasis on work-life balance and innovative practices.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexibility and wellbeing emphasis

Equity participation potential

Opportunity to shape and grow a team

Diverse portfolio on impactful projects

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record of delivering consultancy-side Building Surveying services.
• Strong commercial property market understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Building Surveying team in Bristol, setting the cultural and technical tone.
• Deliver high-quality services across technical due diligence and design management.
• Provide strategic input into business growth.

Skills

Client development

Account growth

Leadership

Clear communication

Mentoring

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Director–Building Surveying

Bristol

Permanent | Full-Time

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Equity Potential

We are representing a forward-thinking, independent property consultancy in Bristol that is looking to appoint a Director of Building Surveying to lead and grow its high-performing team.

With a modern, design-conscious ethos and a strong multidisciplinary culture, this consultancy delivers work that blends technical excellence with client-centric creativity. As a senior figure, you’ll play a central role in shaping not just the direction of the Building Surveying service line, but also the future of the wider business.

The Opportunity

This is a genuine leadership opportunity for a commercially aware and client-focused Building Surveyor who is ready to take their next step.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the Building Surveying team in Bristol, setting the cultural and technical tone
• Delivering high-quality services across core areas such as technical due diligence, design & project management, defect diagnosis, surveys, and dilapidations
• Providing strategic input into business growth – including identifying and developing new opportunities and markets
• Acting as a key client contact, managing relationships with a focus on long-term value
• Working closely with other service line leaders across project management, architecture, cost consultancy, and ESG
• Mentoring junior and mid-level surveyors to support their professional development
• Representing the consultancy at industry events and networking opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• MRICS qualified with significant post-qualification experience
• A proven track record of delivering consultancy-side Building Surveying services as a senior or director level
• Strong understanding of the commercial property market across both public and private sectors
• Demonstrable experience in client development and account growth
• A collaborative mindset – able to work effectively across disciplines
• Experience managing and mentoring a team
• Clear, confident communicator and presenter – both internally and externally

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape and grow a dynamic team within a fast-growing, design-led consultancy
• A non-hierarchical, open culture that encourages innovation, autonomy, and fresh thinking
• Work on a diverse and impactful portfolio across commercial, mixed-use, and community-led developments
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance, flexibility, and wellbeing
• Competitive package with equity participation potential for the right candidate

️Interested?

If you’re a Director-level Building Surveyor – or a strong Associate ready for the next step – and you want to be part of something modern, ethical, and ambitious, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation.