Head of Building Surveying

Overview

In this senior leadership role, you will lead the London Building Surveying team within a respected property consultancy to drive growth, profitability, and high-quality delivery. You’ll shape the strategy, strengthen client relationships, and win new instructions across Residential, Retail, Office, Commercial and Leisure sectors. You’ll mentor professionals, oversee APC development, and ensure governance and excellence in service delivery. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity to build a high-performing practice that aligns with the firm’s broader growth ambitions.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working
• 30 days’ annual leave
• Private health insurance including family cover
• Enhanced pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the London Building Surveying team and oversee growth and performance of the service line
• Develop and implement the business plan for the London Building Surveying practice
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, investors, lenders and professionals
• Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities and strategic instructions
• Prepare fee proposals, tenders and client presentations; drive cross-selling across the wider consultancy
• Provide leadership, mentoring and career development to surveyors and graduates; support recruitment and succession planning
• Drive APC development and professional progression
• Manage workload, resources, utilisation, fee income and pipeline forecasting
• Contribute to broader business planning, budgeting and strategic growth initiatives
• Promote innovation, governance, and high standards of technical delivery in Building Consultancy

Key requirements

• MRICS qualification
• Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline
• Proven leadership experience in Building Surveying or multidisciplinary consultancy
• Strong track record in managing and developing teams
• Experience in business development, client acquisition and revenue generation
• Experience delivering Building Surveying and Consultancy services across commercial and residential sectors
• Experience managing major client relationships and strategic accounts
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills
• Ability to prepare fee proposals and win new instructions
• Established network within the London property market
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Senior-level credibility to operate with clients and leadership

• leadership
• strategic thinking
• client relationship management
• Building Surveying expertise
• fee proposals and tenders
• project delivery and governance

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