Head of Building Surveying

Joshua Robert; Greater London; On-site; GBP 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Property Consultancy is seeking a Director / Associate Director level Building Surveyor to lead its London team. The ideal candidate will be MRICS qualified and have a strong background in business development, with proven leadership experience. You will oversee client delivery and technical oversight while developing strategies for growing the team. The role offers a salary of up to £140,000 along with a performance-related bonus, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a clear pathway for progression.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear pathway for long term progression

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified with a proven leadership background in a consultancy environment.
• Strong track record in business development and managing client relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the London Building Surveying team.
• Grow fee income through client acquisition and relationships.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop surveyors at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Technical Oversight

Team Development

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

A leading UK Property Consultancy is seeking a Director / Associate Director level Building Surveyor to lead and grow its London Building Surveying capability. This is a high profile leadership role with responsibility for strategy, team development, client relationships and commercial performance across a well established London platform.

The role offers genuine autonomy and influence, working closely with senior leadership to shape the future direction of the service line. It will suit a commercially driven surveyor with a strong market presence who enjoys combining technical leadership with business development.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

• Provide clear leadership to the London Building Surveying team
• Develop and deliver the London business plan aligned with national strategy
• Build a high performing, collaborative and commercially focused team
• Contribute to wider office and firmwide leadership initiatives

Client Delivery and Technical Oversight

• Act as lead advisor on complex and high value instructions
• Oversee delivery across technical due diligence, contract administration, refurbishment, defect analysis and planned maintenance
• Ensure consistently high technical standards, governance and client service

Business Development and Market Profile

• Grow fee income through new client acquisition and deepening existing relationships
• Enhance the firm’s profile in the London market through networking and thought leadership
• Work closely with other service lines to drive cross selling opportunities

People and Talent Development

• Recruit, mentor and develop surveyors at all levels
• Support professional development and succession planningEmbed a positive, inclusive and high performing culture

About You

• MRICS qualified
• Operating at Director or Associate Director level within a consultancy environment
• Strong track record of winning work and managing key client relationships
• Proven leadership and team development experience
• Commercially astute with experience managing fees, profitability and risk
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Package

• Salary paying up to £140,000
• Performance related bonus
• Car allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Clear pathway for long term progression