Head of Building Consultancy & Projects

Eric Wright Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave 26 days

Enhanced paid family leave

Pension 6.5% employer contribution

Health plans

Onsite gym

Group income protection

Wellbeing strategy

Job summary

Eric Wright Group is seeking a Head of Building Consultancy to provide strategic leadership for Building Surveying and Project Management. You will lead a team of surveyors and project managers, strengthen client relationships and drive growth while upholding high technical and professional standards.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will shape the service line’s future, oversee delivery and performance, manage budgets and risk, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Qualifications

• MRICS/FRICS chartered status with post-qualification experience.
• Proven leadership of Building Surveying and/or Project Management teams.
• Track record of winning work and growing client relationships.
• Deep expertise across building surveying, project delivery, contracts and compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Building Surveyors and Project Managers.
• Drive growth through client relationship management and business development.
• Oversee delivery of building surveying and PM commissions with high technical standards and client satisfaction.
• Manage service-line performance, including budgets, profitability, workload planning and risk management.
• Act as senior technical authority ensuring compliance with industry regulations and professional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Building surveying

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

MRICS/FRICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Job description

Eric Wright Group is seeking a Head of Building Consultancy to provide strategic leadership for Building Surveying and Project Management. You will lead a team of surveyors and project managers, strengthen client relationships and drive growth while upholding high technical and professional standards.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will shape the service line’s future, oversee delivery and performance, manage budgets and risk, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.