Head of Private Clients & Estates

Brawdia Building and Project Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Leeds seeks a Director to establish and grow the Private Clients & Estates division. This role involves shaping strategic direction, leading a specialized team, and building relationships with high-net-worth individuals. The successful candidate will be a Chartered Building Surveyor with extensive experience advising private clients. This is an opportunity to shape a new division supported by a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience advising private clients and property owners.
• Proven track record of winning complex, high-value instructions.
• Confidence in leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist team to provide a personalized service.
• Shape and execute the business plan for sustainable growth.
• Build trusted relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
• Oversee contract administration and project management.
• Provide expert advice on prime and heritage properties.
• Represent the company at client and industry events.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Commercial acumen

Technical advisory

Project management

Education

Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS / FRICS)

Job description

At Brawdia, we believe that exceptional property consultancy is built on trust, discretion, and technical mastery. With a respected reputation across the construction and surveying sector, we are now expanding our focus to grow our dedicated service for private clients, family offices, and estate owners who expect nothing less than absolute quality and confidentiality.

We are seeking an accomplished leader to establish and grow our Private Clients & Estates division — shaping a trusted service for discerning property owners, from prime urban residences and super-prime developments to heritage and landed estates across the UK and Ireland.

The Opportunity :

This is a rare chance to lead a new practice area at Director level, reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will set the strategic direction, cultivate long-term client relationships, and deliver a tailored service that reflects the highest professional standards. The role is responsible for business development and leadership as well as technical delivery. The business has a strong workstream of contract administration opportunities.

The Role :

• Lead and inspire a specialist team to deliver a truly personalised, best-in‑class service.
• Shape and execute the business plan, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
• Build trusted relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices, developers, and estate managers.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio with a strong bias to contract administration and project management, but also to include technical due diligence, reinstatement cost assessments and expert witness work.
• Provide authoritative advice on the stewardship and enhancement of prime, heritage, and high value properties.
• Represent Brawdia at client and industry events, reinforcing our reputation for quality and integrity.
• Encourage collaboration, innovation, and professional development within your team.

About You :

• Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS / FRICS).
• Extensive experience advising private clients and property owners on residential, mixed‑use, or heritage assets.
• Proven track record of winning and managing complex, high‑value instructions.
• Commercially astute, with excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Confident leading multidisciplinary teams and managing senior‑level client relationships.
• Discreet, professional, and trusted by clients who expect absolute confidentiality.
• Strategic, motivated, and eager to build a market‑leading practice within an ambitious consultancy.

Why Join Us

This is more than a leadership role — it is an opportunity to shape a new division within a respected consultancy, backed by senior leadership commitment and investment. You will have the platform to build a practice that reflects your vision, supported by a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence.