Surveying Director - Investment Bank Monitoring

Thomas Search; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent consultancy based in London is looking for a Surveying Director to lead their investment monitoring service line. The role involves driving business development, managing key client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects. The ideal candidate will be MRICS qualified, with a strong track record in investment monitoring and excellent leadership skills. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Flexible working

Cycle scheme

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in bank and investment monitoring required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and relationships.
• Proven leadership and ability to influence under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Grow and champion the investment monitoring service line.
• Deliver end-to-end monitoring on high-value developments.
• Strengthen relationships with institutional investors.

Skills

Bank and investment monitoring

Business development

Relationship management

Strong communication

Project management

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.