Lead Building Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Lead Building Surveyor to shape strategy and drive growth. The role requires a BSc in Building Surveying, chartered status preferred, and proven experience in diverse sectors. You will lead a high-performing team, oversee business development, and influence the direction of the office while benefiting from a competitive remuneration package and ongoing career support.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Career development support

Strong regional, national, and global networks

Qualifications

• Chartered status is ideal.
• Proven experience at senior level in the Northeast.
• Experience across diverse sectors: Local Authority, Education, Healthcare, Residential, Industrial.
• Track record of winning and delivering new business opportunities.
• Excellent financial control and resource planning skills.
• Proven team leadership and coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the regional business plan with Directors.
• Oversee resource management and quality standards.
• Drive business development and cultivate client relationships.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and inspire team members.

Skills

Commercially minded leadership

Operational management

Business development

Team leadership

Understanding of market trends

Education

BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Are you a seasoned Building Surveyor in Newcastle? Are you looking to work in a global consultancy? If the answer is yes, apply today!

We are partnering with a leading global consultancy who are looking for a highly ambitious Lead Building Surveyor to join their thriving team in Newcastle. This is a senior-level opportunity offering the scope to shape strategy, drive growth, and lead a high-performing team in the Northeast region across a range of sectors.

This is more than just a technical role - it's about influencing the direction of the business, fostering a collaborative culture, and making a visible impact across the region.

The opportunity:
As Building Surveyor Lead, you will:

• Work closely with Directors to define and deliver the regional business plan.

• Oversee resource management, operational planning, financial performance, and quality standards.

• Drive local business development, cultivating both new and existing client relationships.

• Champion innovation, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with other offices, sectors, and service lines to deliver integrated solutions.

• Mentor and inspire team members, supporting graduate recruitment, APC programmes, and professional development.

This is a chance to lead a well-established, sociable, and growing office while being recognised as a thought leader in your field.

What they're looking for:

They are seeking a commercially minded leader with:

• A BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or equivalent RICS-accredited degree; chartered status is ideal.

• A strong professional profile in the Northeast with proven experience at senior level.

• Experience across diverse sectors (Local Authority, Education, Healthcare, Residential, Industrial).

• A track record of winning and delivering new business opportunities, including bid and tender preparation.

• Excellent operational management skills, including financial control and resource planning.

• Proven team leadership and coaching experience, with the ability to inspire and manage performance.

• A deep understanding of market trends, competitors, and client drivers.

This role will give you:

• A competitive remuneration and benefits package.

• The opportunity to directly influence the growth and success of the Newcastle office.

• The backing of a world-class consultancy with strong regional, national, and global networks.

• Ongoing career development support to take your career to the next level.

If you are a forward-thinking Building Surveyor with proven leadership skills and the ambition to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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