Project Management Director / Building Surveyor - Joshua Robert Recruitment

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national real estate consultancy is seeking a Project Management Director to oversee a high-value commercial estate programme across Gloucestershire and Somerset. This role offers strategic influence and major client exposure, perfect for senior professionals with an MRICS qualification and strong leadership skills. With competitive compensation and significant career progression potential, this opportunity is unmatched in the sector.

Benefits

Competitive six-figure package

Car allowance

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working with autonomy

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering large-scale commercial property or estate development projects.
• A track record of managing complex multi-site or multi-phase programmes.
• The confidence and presence to work with senior-level clients and decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic delivery of a multi-site commercial estate programme.
• Manage project teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Oversee technical building surveying and compliance functions.
• Build and grow relationships internally and externally.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Technical building surveying

Education

MRICS qualification (Building Surveying or Project Management pathway preferred)

Job description

We’re working with a leading national real estate and development consultancy that is seeking a Project Management Director / Building Surveyor to take a pivotal leadership role on a major, high-value programme of commercial estate delivery across Gloucestershire and Somerset.

This role is part of an ongoing, multi-year programme involving significant commercial real estate assets, complex portfolios, and long-term development pipelines with exceptional visibility at senior level. It’s a rare opportunity to step into a role carrying true strategic influence, major client exposure, and unparalleled career progression potential.

The Role As Project Management Director, you will act as a senior figurehead for the programme, responsible for the end-to-end oversight of multiple large commercial sites, ensuring successful delivery, client satisfaction, and technical excellence. You’ll work closely with stakeholders, senior leadership, and key partners on a programme that is shaping the commercial infrastructure of the region.

You will:

• Lead the strategic delivery of a multi-site commercial estate programme across Gloucestershire and Somerset
• Manage project teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure best‑in‑class project outcomes
• Oversee technical building surveying, project management, and compliance functions
• Provide high‑level reporting, risk management, and programme governance
• Be the senior point of contact for a highly engaged and high‑profile client
• Influence long‑term estate strategy, development planning, and value optimisation
• Build and grow relationships internally and externally, reinforcing the consultancy’s market‑leading reputation

Candidate Profile

We’re looking for a senior professional with :

• MRICS qualification (Building Surveying or Project Management pathway preferred)
• Strong experience delivering large‑scale commercial property or estate development projects
• A track record of managing complex multi‑site or multi‑phase programmes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• The confidence and presence to work with senior‑level clients and decision‑makers
• A strategic mindset, but with the technical grounding to oversee delivery

What This Opportunity Offers

• High‑profile leadership role on an ongoing, high‑value programme
• Serious long‑term career progression, with a pathway to Regional Director / Partner
• Exposure to major commercial real estate projects across a rapidly expanding portfolio
• A national consultancy with an exceptional reputation for progression and professional development
• Competitive six‑figure package (DOE), car allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible, region‑focused working with autonomy and strategic influence