Project Director Building Surveying - London

Gleeds; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Mentorship and collaboration culture

Job summary

A leading global property consultancy is seeking a Project Director in London to lead high-profile commissions in Building Surveying. The successful candidate will manage client relationships and drive growth in a key market while mentoring team members. Ideal for a chartered surveyor with strong business development skills and a collaborative leadership style. This role includes significant strategic impact and support for career development in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered building surveyor with significant project delivery experience.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and procurement.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile building surveying commissions across client portfolios.
• Build and retain senior client relationships.
• Drive growth in the London market by identifying opportunities.

Skills

Building surveying experience

Client relationship management

Commercial judgement

Leadership skills

Negotiating skills

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Director

London

Building Surveying - Built Asset Solutions

Lead at the next level

This role is a strategic senior hire for our London Built Asset Solutions team. We are looking for a Project Director who can lead the delivery of high-profile commissions, drive the growth of our projects offering and expand our presence in a key market. Alongside client leadership and commercial focus, you will manage, mentor and develop team members, helping build the capability, confidence and culture needed for long-term success.

About The Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished chartered building surveyor with the experience, judgement and credibility to operate at a strategic level. You will lead commissions, advise clients on complex built asset matters and play a central role in growing our London offer.

Alongside client delivery, you will support business planning, build senior relationships and help create the conditions for a high-performing team to succeed. You will work across Gleeds to bring together the right expertise, strengthen our market position and deliver better outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-profile building surveying commissions across client portfolios and built assets
• Build, develop and retain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser on strategic property and asset matters
• Drive growth in London by identifying opportunities, converting work and expanding the project services offer
• Provide leadership across service delivery, ensuring quality, consistency and commercial performance
• Shape and develop the Built Asset Solutions offer in response to client need, market change and business priorities
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across Gleeds to deliver integrated, high-value advice
• Manage, mentor and develop team members, building capability and supporting the growth of future leaders
• Contribute to business planning, team leadership and the wider direction of the London business

About You

You will be a highly credible chartered building surveyor with commercial instincts, an established professional profile and the ability to lead with confidence. You will be highly skilled in project design, specification and contract administration, with excellent knowledge of construction contracts.

You will bring:

• Significant building surveying experience, with the ability to lead complex instructions and senior client engagements
• A strong track record in business development, client relationship management and winning work
• Commercial judgement and the ability to balance client service with business performance
• The credibility to advise senior stakeholders and represent Gleeds in the market
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to bring the best out of people and teams
• A clear point of view on how building consultancy can evolve to meet changing client needs
• The ambition to play a leading role in the continued growth of our London Built Asset Solutions team

What We Offer

At Gleeds, you’ll join a business where senior people are trusted to lead, supported to grow and given the platform to make a lasting impact. We can offer you:

• A world of opportunity - with the scope to shape your career, expand your influence and progress further as a leader
• A role with real strategic impact - helping grow the London team, strengthen key client relationships and shape the future of the service
• Support to lead at your best - through continued development, access to senior colleagues and a culture of mentorship and collaboration
• A strong platform for growth - within a business that values ambition, fresh thinking and commercial leadership
• Flexibility that works - with an approach that supports work-life balance and agile working
• A place to thrive - with a focus on wellbeing, professional development and an inclusive culture where people feel valued and supported
• The opportunity to shape what comes next - in a business that is committed to thinking differently and delivering lasting value for clients

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• Broad, in-depth Building Surveying experience post MRICS qualification
• Detailed knowledge and practical experience of delivery of building surveying tasks
• Sound knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
• Ability to administer construction contracts as Contracts Administrator and Employers Agent
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts
• Ability to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement) and to lead high performance teams
• Clear and effective communication skills – both oral and written
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• Sound ICT Skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Competent at negotiating sufficient fees to both complete services and generate required profit levels
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead teams

Qualifications

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.