Head of Commercial Building Surveying

Woodhouse Property Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London is seeking a Head of Commercial Building Surveying to lead and develop their service line. The role offers autonomy, the chance to shape strategic directions, and a strong pipeline of work. Candidates should be MRICS/FRICS qualified with proven commercial experience and strong business development skills. This position offers a competitive salary up to £120k along with an attractive package including bonuses and equity opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Potential equity share

Support from wider business teams

Qualifications

• MRICS/FRICS qualified Building Surveyor.
• Proven commercial experience in a consultancy environment.
• Demonstrable experience growing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Commercial Building Surveying service line.
• Deliver advice on offices, industrial, and retail assets.
• Drive business development and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

MRICS/FRICS qualified Building Surveyor

Proven commercial experience

Strong business development capability

Confident leadership and mentoring

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Head of Commercial Building Surveying to join a highly regarded consultancy at a pivotal stage of its growth.

Based out of the firm’s Farringdon office, this role offers the chance to take ownership of, and significantly shape, the Commercial Building Surveying service line. The business already has a strong and established Residential consultancy offering and is now looking to mirror this success within the Commercial sector, building a market leading team and reputation.

The Opportunity

You will lead the Commercial Building Surveying function, working across a diverse client base and asset types including offices, industrial, retail and other commercial property. Importantly, there is already a solid pipeline of work in place, providing immediate momentum and a strong platform to build from.

This is a senior leadership role with real autonomy, where you will define strategy, grow the team, drive business development and position the firm as a trusted commercial advisory in the London market and beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and developing the Commercial Building Surveying service line
• Delivering advice across a range of commercial assets including offices, industrial and retail
• Driving business development and strengthening existing client relationships
• Building, mentoring and managing a high performing team
• Working closely with other service lines to maximise cross selling opportunities
• Playing a key role in the firm’s wider commercial growth strategy through 2026 and beyond

What You Need to Be

• MRICS/FRICS qualified Building Surveyor
• Proven commercial experience, ideally within a consultancy environment
• Strong business development capability with a market facing mindset
• Demonstrable experience growing a team and developing a service line
• A confident leader and mentor for junior staff Commercially aware, strategic and entrepreneurial in approach

What’s in It for You

• Salary up to £120k Attractive package, including bonus and potential equity share
• The opportunity to build a team around you
• Freedom to shape the service line and take it in the direction you see fit
• Full support from the wider business, including Admin, Bids, Cost Consultancy and Project Management teams
• A genuine chance to join a firm on a strong growth trajectory and grow alongside the business

This is a standout opportunity to join a consultancy with clear ambition, strong leadership and a long term vision for its Commercial offering. Joining now means being part of the journey from an early stage, with a clear pathway to senior influence and equity participation as the business continues to grow.

To apply, simply click the link and submit your CV.

If this role isn’t quite the right fit but you’d like to have an initial, informal conversation about your next move, feel free to give me a call on 07511 759123. You can also connect with me on LI – Rory Thompson.

I’m currently working on a range of opportunities across the property and construction consultancy space, so even if this role isn’t the one, there may be others that align more closely with what you’re looking for.