Director, Property - Cardiff

Eden Brown; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid working

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Personal accident cover

27 days holiday

Pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work

Career development

Job summary

Eden Brown seeks a Director - Head of Office for the Cardiff team, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery across Building Surveying and Project Management. You will lead a growing office, manage key client relationships, and drive performance, service quality, and opportunity development.

The role offers flexible/hybrid working, a competitive package, and a clear path to senior leadership within a respected private consultancy operating across multiple sectors.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Building Surveying, Construction, or related field).
• Proven leadership with a track record of growing and managing a professional office.
• Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Cardiff office, driving performance and market presence.
• Deliver a broad range of Building Surveying and project management services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Own business development, marketing, and resource planning.
• Drive service delivery quality and best practice across teams.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team and align office strategy with business goals.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the office.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

MRICS

Relevant degree

Job description

Director - Head of Office (Building Surveying & Project Management)
Location: Cardiff

The Opportunity

Due to a forthcoming retirement, an outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven professional to lead a well-established Cardiff office.

Working closely with a senior director and an established team of chartered building surveyors and project managers, you will take full responsibility for managing, growing, and shaping the office. This is a strategic leadership role combined with hands-on delivery across a wide range of high-profile projects.

You’ll work with leading institutional investors, developers, and occupiers across sectors including industrial, office, PBSA, and build-to-rent, driving both client satisfaction and business growth.

The Role

As Head of Office, you will:

• Lead and grow the Cardiff office, driving performance and market presence
• Deliver a broad range of Building Surveying services
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities
• Take ownership of business development, marketing, and resourcing
• Drive excellence in service delivery, quality, and best practice
• Support and develop a high-performing team through mentorship and leadership
• Align office strategy with wider business goals
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
• Represent the business in the regional market and wider industry

Key Responsibilities

• Full operational leadership of the office
• Achievement of financial and performance targets
• Collaboration across multidisciplinary service lines
• Team development, coaching, and performance management
• Active networking and client engagement
• Contribution to strategic growth initiatives

About You

You will be a confident and commercially aware leader with:

• A relevant degree and MRICS qualification
• Strong technical expertise in Building Surveying
• A proven track record in client relationship management and business development
• An existing network and ability to generate new work
• Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and develop teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with high professional standards

What's on Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Competitive salary + car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare, life assurance, and personal accident cover
• 27 days holiday + wellbeing, charity, and training days
• Contributory pension scheme
• Season ticket loan & cycle-to-work scheme
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

About the Business

Our client is a highly respected, independent consultancy operating across Development, Built Asset, Engineering, and Sustainability. Known for combining technical excellence with commercial insight, they advise investors, developers, and occupiers across all major property sectors.

With a strong UK presence and a reputation for high-quality delivery, the business places equal emphasis on people development, innovation, and sustainability. They are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment where individuals are empowered to succeed and grow.