Surveying Director - Investment Bank Monitoring

Thomas Search; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Surveying Director to oversee their investment bank monitoring service line. This senior role combines business development, client relationship management, and technical delivery across high-profile projects in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bank monitoring, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and flexible working options.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life assurance

27 days annual leave

Flexible & hybrid working

Cycle scheme

Contributory pension

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified and MRICS or equivalent professional standing.
• Personable and trusted by industry peers and clients.
• Commercially minded, with the drive to meet financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Grow and champion the investment monitoring service line across the UK.
• Mentor, coach, and inspire colleagues across the team.
• Collaborate to align goals and performance.

Skills

Strong track record in bank and investment monitoring

Proven ability to deliver, influence and lead under pressure

Tech-savvy and innovative

Strong communicator

Skilled at managing multiple projects

Education

Degree-qualified, MRICS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Surveying Director - Investment Bank Monitoring
National

Thomas Search are working on behalf of an independent consultancy to appoint an experienced Director of Investment Bank Monitoring. This is a senior opportunity to grow a market-leading service line while delivering high-profile work for institutional and investor clients. You'll partner with some of the UK and Europe's most influential names on major projects spanning industrial, office, PBSA, residential and build-to-rent. This role blends hands-on technical delivery with strategic leadership: you'll help shape the monitoring service line, strengthen client relationships, and drive innovation across national offices.

What You'll Do

• Grow and champion the investment monitoring service line across the UK
• Deliver end-to-end monitoring on complex, high-value developments
• Strengthen relationships with top-tier institutional investors and funds
• Drive business development, marketing, and brand visibility in the market
• Standardise best practice, improve processes and champion innovation
• Develop service line plans and track progress against strategic goals
• Mentor, coach and inspire colleagues across the team and wider business
• Collaborate with other service hubs to align goals and performance
• Network widely, opening new opportunities and expanding client reach
• Celebrate and share success stories internally and externally

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified, MRICS or equivalent professional standing
• A strong track record in bank and investment monitoring
• Personable, confident and trusted by industry peers and clients
• Proven ability to deliver, influence and lead under pressure
• Commercially minded, with the drive to meet financial targets
• An existing client base with the potential to generate new work
• Skilled at managing multiple projects, priorities and risks
• Strong communicator, equally comfortable at boardroom or site level
• Tech-savvy, innovative, and eager to embed smarter ways of working
• A natural coach and leader, building confidence and capability in others

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary + car allowance + Fee Plus bonus
• Private healthcare, life assurance & personal accident cover
• 27 days annual leave + wellbeing & charity days
• Flexible & hybrid working (laptop & phone provided)
• Cycle scheme, season ticket loan & contributory pension
• Tailored career development and sponsored learning

Ready to take your career to the next level? If you're ready to combine technical strength with commercial influence and grow a service line trusted by the industry's biggest names, connect with Thomas Search in confidence to explore further.