Director of Project Management and Building Surveying

Technical Moves; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent multi-disciplinary practice in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Associate or Director of Project Management and Building Surveying. The ideal candidate will have full MRICS status and proven experience in the Defence sector, leading complex projects from £300k to £10m. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and the opportunity to shape strategic growth initiatives within secure infrastructure.

Benefits

Flexible and remote working opportunities

Investment in professional development

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Proven sector experience in the Defence sector covering design management, strategic planning.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and securing fee targets.
• Strong understanding of NBS specification and experience running projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design teams ensuring coherence from inception to completion.
• Shape the future of secure infrastructure strategy with Defence Directors.
• Maintain key client relationships and drive business profitability.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical Proficiency in UK Building Regulations

Education

Full MRICS status

Job description

Elevate Your Career: Associate/Director of Project Management and Building Surveying – Secure Infrastructure Focus

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid/Flexible Working Model) Salary: Highly Competitive, commensurate with experience

Are you an Associate Building Surveyor poised to take the leap into a Director-level role, or an established Director seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? A well-established multi-disciplinary practice that’s expanding its Nottingham presence. They’re searching for a forward-thinking Director to lead their project management team—someone ready to shape complex projects for national Defence, Education and Commercial clients.

This isn’t just a new job; it’s a strategic career move. You’ll be joining a practice with an impressive 85+ year heritage and a clear national growth strategy, underpinning a supportive culture focused on people and continuous improvement.

This pivotal role requires an accomplished Chartered Building Surveyor with a passion for Project Management and a focus on secure infrastructure, particularly within the Defence sector.

You will be the linchpin for major projects, typically ranging from £300k to £10m, with national coverage. You'll have the autonomy and mandate to:

• Lead the Design & Delivery: Manage and motivate multi-disciplinary design teams across the practice, ensuring commercial, contractual, and technical coherence from inception to completion.
• Strategic Growth: Work closely with the Defence Directors and Partners to actively shape the future of the secure infrastructure strategy, putting you in a prime position for wider succession planning.
• Client Management & Business Development: Act as the primary client interface, maintaining existing key relationships, securing new business, and driving profitability to meet significant fee targets.
• Technical Authority: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of procurement routes (including NEC and traditional contracts) and compliance, striving to eliminate both financial and health & safety risks in design.

Given the nature of the sector, applicants must have or be able to successfully attain UK SC Clearance.

Why This Practice? A Culture Built on Progression and Collaboration

As a specialist recruiter in Building Consultancy, I know what truly sets a practice apart. My client offers an environment that genuinely fosters professional and personal growth:

• Progressive Work Culture with opportunities for flexible and remote working asstandard, demonstrating a commitment to work-life balance.
• Investment in People: You'll benefit from in-house coaching and mentoring, continuous professional development support, and a competitive salary structure that is regularly reviewed.
• Vibrant & Collaborative: With an emphasis on team cohesion, you'll find a social environment supported by great office events and initiatives.

To give you a better idea of the market they operate in, they are active in several key growth sectors. Such as the UK Defence sector,a priority for government investment where they are strategically positioned to capitalise on this expansion. Furthermore, the commercial and education sectors which have demonstrated robust growth this year, with a pipeline of work that promises long-term stability and engaging projects.

Exceptional opportunities require exceptional talent,

We're looking for a motivated professional, a natural leader with fullMRICS status and:

• Proven Sector Experience: Demonstrable experience in the Defence sector covering design management, strategic planning, and successful stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership & Management: Excellent communication, motivational, and decision-making skills, with a track record of effectively managing large, cross-functional teams and securing fee targets.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, NBS specification, and experience running projects independently from inception to completion.

However, if you feel your skills are a strong match but perhaps your background doesn't tick every single box, I strongly encourage you to apply. Experience in complementary sectors like aviation or secure infrastructure will also be highly regarded.

Ready to take the next step?

As a specialist with a deep-rooted relationship with the Partners at the practice, I am uniquely positioned to manage your application and provide detailed insight into the role, the team, and the practice's ambitions.

Apply now for a confidential discussion. Let's explore how this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations.